ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County and Schenectady County officials announced that a Code Blue has been declared for both areas. Albany County’s alert will be in place on Friday night, and Schenectady County’s will be in effect from 8 p.m. on Friday through 7 a.m. on Monday, December 8.
Code Blues allow for the extension of operating hours and eligibility expansion for shelter services when inclement winter weather is forecasted. Anyone in need of emergency sheltering can visit the following facilities in Albany and Schenectady:
Albany
Capital City Rescue Mission
- 259 South Pearl Street
Safe Haven Drop-In Center
- 26 South Swan Street
Warming Center
- 45 South Ferry Street
For assistance, call the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (HATAS) hotline at (518)463-2124.
Schenectady
Bethesda House
- Operating from State Street Presbyterian Church
- Corner of State and Catherine Streets
Bridges of NY
The Salvation Army’s Evangeline Booth Miracle Home
- Women only
- 168 Lafayette Street
City Mission of Schenectady
- 425 Hamilton Street
Safe Inc. of Schenectady
- Ages 16 to 20
- 1344 Albany Street
For assistance after 4:30 p.m., call Schenectady County’s Department of Social Services on-call line at (518)382-0383.…