Geneva acts to protect homeless in cold weather
The City of Geneva has activated its emergency cold plan for the homeless.
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The city says the measures are brought into force when daytime temperatures may not rise above zero and night time is below zero for several nights in a row.
Shelters are open earlier. There are 230 places available throughout the city – some are for women only.
A hot meal is available as well as breakfast and people can take a shower.
Anyone who’s concerned about a homeless person can call on 022 427 88 00 24 hours a day and a team will go and check on them.
