cityof CINCINNATI January 28, 2019 FOR YOUR INFORMATION TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: Patrick A. Duhaney, City uanag SUBJECT: Winter Homeless Services and The Prevention of Exposure and Hypothermia ‘The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Watch in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening for portions of Southeast Indiana and Central and ‘Southwest Ohio. It is possible that these wind chills will get as low as 30 below zero. As this cold air moves into the region and temperatures potentially drop well below freezing, the City of Cincinnati is preparing to serve vulnerable populations. Know the Signs of Hypothermia The signs and symptoms of hypothermia include contusion, slurred speech, trouble with coordination, slowed response time, sleepiness, and shivering. Frostbitten areas of the body may look dusky or dark, even waxy, blanched, and grayish or whitish areas may feel numb or prickly to the person. These conditions require quick medical evaluation and attention. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, people experiencing homelessness have a much higher risk than the general population of developing exposure-related conditions such as hypothermia and frostbite. Warming Centers and Community Outreach The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) will operate all 22 of its Community Centers as warming centers. These centers will provide residents in need with a safe place to av the extreme cold and rest during regular business hours. To protect those considered most vulnerable, the Cincinnati Police Department is working with local agencies to reach residents who normally live outdoors and encouraging them to utilize available services such as local overnight shelters. Concemed residents may contact the Cincinnati Police Non-Emergency line at 513-765- 1212 to report individuals they believe may need support services. Cincinnati Police will follow up on tips and offer to transport persons in need to area shelters. If you see someone unconscious outdoors or struggling from an apparent medical issue, please contact 911Avi ble Resources During these dangerously low temperatures, residents are advised to stay indoors as much as possible, Persons without housing are encouraged to seek immediate shelter. Attached is a list of area shelters and support services. Individuals in need may also contact the Central Access Point (CAP) hotline at 513-381-SAFE (7233) or Text the CAP Line at 513- 970-1515 for information on local services and shelters. In addition to these support services, the Street Reach mobile offers information and resources about services available in the community. The app uses GPS technology to accurately pinpoint nearby service locations. It also allows anyone experiencing homelessness to reach out to service agencies for help. Tips through Street Reach (available through the Strategies to End Homelessness website) and any messages left on the CAP hotline are forwarded to local outreach teams. Outreach teams in Cincinnati work to locate and identify those in need, offer support services and encourage them to seek available shelter space. Attachment ce: Colonel Eliot K. Isaac, Police Department Danie! Betts, Director, Cincinnati Recreation Commissionnati Area Support Services for Those Experiencing Homelessness ‘Adult Emergency Shelters AGENCY HOURS POPULATION LOCATIONICONTACT SERVED Winter Shelter at the December — Men and women 18+ 411 Gest Street, 45203 David & Rebecca February 200 beds (613) 721-0643 Barron Centerfor © 7PM—6AM Men The David and 24-Hour Facility Men 18+ 411 Gest Street, 45203 Rebecca Barron 150 beds (613) 721-0643 Center for Men Esther Marie Hatton 24-Hour Facility ‘Women 18+ 2499 Reading Road, Center for Women 60 beds 45202 (513) 562-1980 Other Shelters and Service Providers Bethany House for Families 513.381.7233 Must call Central Access Point Line 1841 Fairmount Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45214 Catholic Worker House (For men) 513.381.4941 1437 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 City Gospel Mission (For men) 513.241.5525 1805 Dalton St., Cincinnati, OH 45214 513.381.7233 Interfaith Hospitality Network (phone calls only) 513.381.7233, (For families experiencing homelessness) Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center (17 and under) 513.961.4080 3330 Jefferson Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220 Off The Streets 513.421.5211 (For women with histories of sex trafficking and exploitation) 2401 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45202 Salvation Army (For women with children) 513.381.7233 114 E. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 ‘Sheakley Center for Youth (Lighthouse) 513.569.9500 (Ages 18-24) 513.381.7233 2522 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219 YWCA (phone calls only) 1.888.872.9259 (For women and children experiencing domestic abuse) Addiction Support Services 24-hour Rehab Help Line 855.532.1953