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Temperatures are frigid and the forecast calls for more snow, but there are several places to stay warm across metro Detroit. Credit: Shutterstock

Warming centers and respite locations are available in Detroit for residents who need a reprieve from biting temperatures.

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The National Weather Service in White Lake forecasts sub-zero wind chill this week. Just before noon Monday, weather watchers predicted scattered lake effect snow showers and gusty winds up to 35 miles per hour.

Here’s a rundown of resources to stay out of the cold and snow, according to news releases from the city and the Pope Francis Center.

  • Two overnight respite locations are available through at least 9 a.m. Friday. Residents can walk into these spots anytime without a referral. They are:
    • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries located at 13130 Woodward Ave.
    • The Pope Francis Center at 2915 W. Hancock St.: The Pope Francis Center has 50 cots and provides blankets and meals. Shower and bathroom facilities are also available. There are private areas for women. The accomodations are for single adults.
  • To get into an emergency shelter or warming centers, call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520. It will operate 24/7 through Friday, according to a news release. Residents can also go to in-person CAM sites for help at the following locations:
    • Cass Community Social Services, at 11850 Woodrow Wilson St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.
    • NOAH at Central, at 23 E. Adams Ave. on the second floor, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday.
    • Veterans can go to the John D Dingell VA Medical Center, at 4646 John R St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
  • There are three warming centers in Detroit with sleeping accommodations, meals and showers. For more information, go to camdetroit.org. The three warming centers are:
    • Cass Community Social Services, 1534 Webb St., for families and single women.
    • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, 12900 W. Chicago, for families and single women.
    • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, at 3535 Third Ave., for single men.
  • Detroit recreation centers and Detroit Public library branches are available during regular operating hours, but not for overnight shelter. To find out days and hours of operation, go to detroitmi.gov/recreation and detroitpubliclibrary.org.

Free Press staff writer Andrea May Sahouri contributed to this report.

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