UPDATE: Code Purple in effect for Jan. 24-26

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Code Purple in effect for Tuesday, 1/24/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 36° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 27° F.  

Code Purple in effect for Wednesday, 1/25/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 36° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 28° F.

Code Purple in effect for Thursday, 1/26/23. National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 38° F and the wind chill is predicted to be 29° F.

Purpose of Code Purple:
The purpose of the Code Purple procedure is to provide a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees (including windchill). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming.

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One thought on “UPDATE: Code Purple in effect for Jan. 24-26”

  1. Becky Cunningham

    So proud of those involved in this wonderful service during our cold winter nights.

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