Just being really honest, we are scared. People will die out there this week. The temps are just going to be too cold.

If you see someone out on the street and feel comfortable talking to them, make sure they are aware of resources.

. @EMBARKOK is providing free bus rides to the warming centers and shelters. This WILL save lives. So will all of this:

Day Time:
The @cityofokc has opened a daytime warming center at Red Andrews Park (720 NW 8th). Open from 7 am to 4 pm through Feb 19.
Our Day Shelter (1729 NW 3rd) will remain open 7-days a week for the next two weeks from 7 am to 3 pm Pets are welcome, no ID required.

The NE Community Center (3815 N Kelley) will be open 24-hrs/day.
Tribe Gym (6710 N Classen) will be open 24-hrs/day, until Monday morning. Beginning Monday, We The People Consulting, LLC (301 SW 23rd) will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (limited capacity).

Night Time:
With the @cityofokc's support, The Homeless Alliance & @MHAOKLA have opened the old Willard School (1400 NW 3rd) as a winter night shelter, nightly 3 pm to 7 am. Pets are welcome, no ID required.
The NE Community Center (3815 N Kelley) will be open 24-hrs/day.

Tribe Gym (6710 N Classen) will be open 24-hrs/day until Monday, and after Monday, they will be open nights only beginning at 7 pm.
Green Pastures Studio will open beginning Sunday night (4300 N Post Rd, Spencer) from 6 pm to 8 am.

The overnight homeless shelters in OKC are already at or near capacity, and always are. The @Salvationarmyok & @OKCityRescue will provide overflow beds in the event the Willard Shelter fills; we are all coordinating.

It’s also important to mention if you see someone who you think might need help, you can call the non-emergency line of OKCPD at 405-231-2121 and ask them to do a welfare check. Call 9-1-1 in emergencies.

Many want to help. All of this is one very important way you can.

Different shelters and warming centers have different needs. For us, monetary donations are the best way to help right now as it allows us to continue operating our Day Shelter, buy supplies, and meet other urgent needs as they arise. https://homelessalliance.org/?page_id=1191 

Adding to the list of shelter resources, @Salvationarmyok of Central Oklahoma will be providing winter shelter for women & women with children 24/7 throughout the upcoming winter storm.