Peterborough’s One Roof Community Centre extends hours amid temperature drop
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The city announced the hours at the Brock Street centre would be extended from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday until Saturday, Feb. 4.
Colder temperatures forecasted for the Peterborough area have prompted officials to extend the hours of service for the One Roof Community Centre in Peterborough.
The centre at 99 Brock St. provides warming room services on behalf of the City and County of Peterborough.
On Monday, the city announced the hours would be extended from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday until Saturday, Feb. 4. A meal is provided between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. More details on services and meals are available online at oneroofptbo.ca.
The city says overnight emergency shelters are open for people experiencing homelessness. If shelter capacity is full, temporary alternative accommodations for overnight stays may be made available. The city says to contact the shelters first for space:
Emergency after-hours services related to the emergency shelter are available through Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. The Peterborough Social Services website has full details at www.peterborough.ca/socialservices.
Information about how to protect yourself from extreme cold is on the Peterborough Public Health website.
