Freeze Relief
Warming Center Warming ShelterIn addition to public agencies providing shelter to our homeless and indigent population, the City of Fresno has the following parameters in effect to provide additional shelter from the extreme cold:
LEVEL I:
When overnight temperature predictions fall to 36 degrees:
- Open Frank H. Ball Neighborhood Park (gymnasium)
- 760 Mayor Avenue (Inyo and A streets)
- Operate shelter from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Parks, Recreation & Community Services will operate one van and to transport participants to and from Fresno Rescue Mission, Poverello House and additional sites as determined.
LEVEL II:
When overnight temperature predictions fall to 36 degrees and the Frank H. Ball center reaches capacity (100 people):
- Ted C. Wills Community Centers (gymnasiums) – 770 N. San Pablo
- Operate Shelters from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Parks, Recreation & Community Services will operate two vans to transport participants to and from Fresno Rescue Mission, Poverello House Ted C. Wills Community Center and additional sites as determined.
For additional information regarding City of Fresno Warming Centers, contact the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services department at 559.621.CITY (2489).