Vermont Business Magazine With extreme cold forecast this weekend, the State of Vermont, in partnership with community organizations across the state, is opening six shelters around Vermont. These shelters are part of the Department for Children and Families’ Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program, administered through a partnership with Vermont Interfaith Action. Anyone who needs access to shelter should call 2-1-1 for up-to-date information about shelter locations and opening times.
These low-barrier shelters have activated over 20 times this season. They provide a warm place to sleep and get out of the dangerous cold, as well as some limited amenities. Shelters will open on Saturday and Sunday nights and remain open beyond that depending on temperature and location.
Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program Locations:
- Bennington County – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant Street, Bennington, 8pm – 8am
- Chittenden County – Miller Center, 130 Gosse Court, Burlington, 5pm – 8am
- Northeast Kingdom – NEKCA, 371 Main Street, Newport, 8pm – 8am
- Rutland County – City Library, 10 Court Street, Rutland, 6:30pm – 87:30am
- Washington County – Teen Center, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, 8pm – 8am
- Windham County – First Methodist Church, 18 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro, 8pm – 8am
The Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA) maintain a list of designated Extreme Cold Weather Shelter sites that may operate during qualifying weather events. This information is advertised locally and through Vermont 211, which community members can call for up-to-date information by dialing 2-1-1.
About the Vermont Agency of Human Services
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For more information about AHS, please visit https://humanservices.vermont.gov.