Press release from Asheville Homeless Coalition
The Asheville Homeless Coalition is calling a Code Purple alert from Saturday, Nov. 12 to Monday, Nov. 14.
Code Purple is an activation of emergency services including shelters and county paramedic when temperature drops to around 32 degrees F.
Temperatures this weekend will be at 32 degrees or lower. Please be safe.
The current Code Purple shelters are:
For men:
Veterans Restoration Quarters
1329 Tunnel Rd
828 259 5333For single women and women with children:
ABCCM Transformation Village 828- 259-5365
30 Olin Haven Way
Women, children, veterans with screening processABCCM SHUTTLE BUS LEAVES FROM 24 CUMBERLAND AVE AT 4PM FOR SHELTERS.
SALVATION ARMY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
Transportation is available for free during Code Purple at the ART Bus Station 49 Coxe Ave. 828-253-5691. Schedules, maps and passes at the office. See map for fare free zone downtown. www.ridetheart.com
FREE TRANSPORT ON THE ART BUSES TO SHELTERS ON CODE PURPLE DAYS DURING THESE TIMES: 3:20 p.m. to 6 p.m. , and the next morning from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
For medical emergencies, contact Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services at 828-318-4179.
For more information, contact Kevin Mahoney or Melanie Robertson at 828-280-0409.
We will reassess as necessary through the week.
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