Atlanta Opens Shelter for Those In Need

Dec 12, 2010 - 15:56
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Atlanta Opens Shelter for Those In Need
Atlanta Opens Shelter for Those In Need

ATLANTA, Ga. - The City of Atlanta has opened a shelter to help residents get through the frigid weather oveight. Officials say the Rosel Fann Recreation Center will be open until 7 a.m. Monday moing.

The shelter is located at 365 Cleveland Avenue SE in Atlanta. Residents without shelter or lack of adequate heat are advised to come to the shelter for the night.

Anyone with questions may call (404) 330-6023.

Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Fire & Rescue and EMS personnel will be at the recreation center. The AFRD will have an Advance Life Support Unit assigned to the facility during the operational hours on a rotational basis and a First-Aid station also will be onsite.

City staff will provide blankets, cots and water to residents who come to the center.

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