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Jen Book: Regional Coordinator Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol Cell: (250)896-4012 Email: jen@vewp.net |
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The Extreme Weather Protocol (EWP) is a community program involving shelter providers, faith groups, social service agencies, fire and police working together to increase the number of emergency shelter beds available during acute winter weather conditions of heavy wind, heavy rain, snow and temperatures of zero or below. This initiative was first introduced after a severe cold snap in January 2004 when the City's Silver Threads building was used as a short-term emergency shelter. Under the program, during extreme weather conditions the shelter capacity expands from 225 up to 370 emergency beds and mats. When extreme weather conditions are predicted and year-round shelter beds are full, participating organizations implement the Extreme Weather Protocol by opening up additional shelters and moving to overflow beds. Click HERE to see the response plan for our region.
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