With wind chills forecast to hit the 20s, the city of New Orleans is activating its freeze plan for the homeless.
"The freeze plan will be in effect to provide temporary overnight shelter for homeless residents," according to the city's freeze plan. "The public is asked to call the New Orleans Police Department non-emergency number, 504-821-2222, to report someone in need of shelter."
People in need of shelter will be accepted, free of charge, at the following locations:
- Low Barrier Shelter, 1530 Gravier St., will accept adults beginning at 8 p.m.
- The Salvation Army, 4530 S. Claiborne Ave., will accept adults beginning at 4 p.m.
- Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp St., will accept men beginning at 4 p.m.
- Covenant House, 611 N. Rampart St., will accept individuals age 22 and under, their dependent children, and any women with dependent minor children. Open 24/7.
- New Orleans Mission, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., will accept adults beginning at 4 p.m.
