LANSING, Mich. — The City of Lansing has activated its “Code Blue” cold weather emergency plan, set to begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and run until 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. This initiative aims to assist individuals experiencing homelessness by providing additional shelter and support during extreme cold temperatures.
Under the Code Blue plan, local shelters are temporarily increasing their capacity and adjusting their hours to accommodate more people in need of warmth. The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is also offering free rides to warming shelters for anyone requiring transportation assistance.
Those seeking shelter can contact 211 for information or to request help. The list of emergency cold weather shelters, available through the current Code Blue activation, is as follows:
Weekdays (Daytime)
- Advent House
743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Phone: 517-485-4722 - City Rescue Mission, Women and Children
2216 S. Cedar Street
Phone: 517-485-0145 - Holy Cross New Hope Community Center
430 N. Larch Street
Phone: 517-484-4414 - The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission
601 N. Larch Street
Phone: 517-485-0145
Weekdays (Nighttime)
- Holy Cross New Hope Community Center
430 N. Larch Street
Phone: 517-484-4414 - City Rescue Mission, The Outreach Drop-In Center
601 N. Larch Street
Phone: 517-485-0145 - Letts Community Center
1220 W. Kalamazoo Street
Phone: 517-483-4051
Weekends (Daytime)
- Advent House
743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Phone: 517-485-4722 - City Rescue Mission, Women and Children
2216 S. Cedar Street
Phone: 517-485-0145
Weekends (Nighttime)
- Holy Cross New Hope Community Center
430 N. Larch Street
Phone: 517-484-4414 - City Rescue Mission, The Outreach Drop-In Center
601 N. Larch Street
Phone: 517-485-0145 - Letts Community Center
1220 W. Kalamazoo Street
Phone: 517-483-4051
City officials encourage individuals in need of shelter or transportation to reach out and take advantage of the available services. The activation of Code Blue provides an essential lifeline for those facing dangerous weather conditions during the winter months.
