BUFFALO, N.Y. — Cold weather continues in Western New York this week ahead of an impending winter storm, and as a result a Code Blue 32 has been issued for both the City of Buffalo and southern Erie County for Thursday night and during the day Friday.
The following overnight shelters will be open Thursday night:
- Holy Cross 412 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14201, open 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. People who would like to stay here must be able to use stairs.
- 586 Genesee St., Buffalo, 14204; accessible location, open 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. (This location was formerly a women's shelter but will be open to all for Code Blue.)
- ROC Code Blue Transitional Housing, open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Daytime Warming Centers open Friday:
- 586 Genesee St., open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- ROC Code Blue Shelter, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., individuals should be directed to the NFTA Metro Transportation Center. People are not permitted to wait at the NFTA outside of those provided hours.
Anyone who needs transportation to the ROC Code Blue Shelter can call (716) 222-4020, or 716-240-2220 ext. 106.
Helpful numbers and resources:
- City of Buffalo Code Blue updates are available by texting CodeBlueBuffalo to 898-211
- The Rural Outreach Center serves individuals in Southern Erie County. If you are in Southern Erie County and need shelter, call (716) 240-2220 x106. The center has an outreach van that picks up individuals starting at 7 p.m. on nights where temperatures fall below 32 degrees.
- Southern Erie County Code Blue updates are available by texting CodeBlueSouthernErie to 898-211.
- If you live outside Erie County, contact local law enforcement or 211 for Code Blue options.
- WNY Coalition for the Homeless Website
- WNY Coalition for the Homeless Facebook
- WNY Coalition for the Homeless Twitter