Los Angeles Firefighters Highlight Regional Winter Shelter Program

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The 2012-2013 Winter Shelter Program (WSP) has begun and will operate until March 14, 2013. The WSP has been instituted annually since 1994, during the coldest and wettest months. A total of 1491 beds will be available this year at 19 shelter sites across the City and County of Los Angeles.

Admission to the shelters is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis for single individuals. Persons needing emergency shelter can get free transportation to and from shelter locations from any of the designated pick-up points throughout the City and County.

Click on the links below to learn about program locations, transportation schedules and current non-availability dates:

Shelter Locations and Transportation Schedule

Armory Shelter Dates of Non-Availability

If you, or someone you know needs social services or shelter referral, please call 2-1-1, the County’s free 24-hour information line for health and human services.

 

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Submitted by Erik Scott, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

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