A nonprofit organization in Monroe, Michigan, was ordered to close its overnight homeless shelter, effective Friday, in response to concerns noted from a fire and safety inspection.
The City of Monroe announced its decision regarding the Oaks Village overnight homeless shelter on Wednesday, and included a Q&A section on its website. The building at 1018 E. Second St. must be vacated by 4 p.m. Friday.
The listed violations include a lack of a sprinkler system, a lack of a fire and carbon monoxide alarm system, emergency exits blocked by foam boards, and a lack of handicap-accessible access in the building…