# @cityofcalgary on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CYhigSAIP4I
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13614899-cityofcalgary-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-01-09T21:15:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) — https://gondola.cc/cityofcalgary

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Today, we came together with the homeless serving sector to announce plans to ensure the safety of all Calgarians, and to provide support for people who have been sheltering overnight in enclosed CTrain stations. 

The recent extreme cold snap in Calgary has been especially difficult and dangerous for Calgarians experiencing homelessness. Approximately 170 people per night have been seeking out CTrain stations this past week for shelter. However, these stations are not designed to be used as shelter as they are not equipped with even the most basic of amenities such as washrooms, nor are they heated throughout the night. There are safer places to shelter inside available for people who are unhoused to seek accommodation and supports.

Starting tomorrow (Jan. 10), targeted CTrain stations will be closed to the public between 10 p.m. to the start of service the next day. This will include Southland, Heritage and Anderson stations. This comes with the confirmation of additional community supports for those experiencing homelessness, as well as anticipated change in the weather. LRT platforms to access trains and Transit service will still be available, and trains will still run on their regular schedules.

In collaboration with Calgary Homeless Foundation, Calgary Transit officers will conduct visits of affected CTrain stations. Together, they will work with outreach service providers to provide those who have been staying in CTrain stations transportation to shelters and connections to additional community resources.

In December, Council approved a one-time investment to enable additional cold weather supports for unhoused Calgarians through the winter of 2021-22. These funds are being administered by the Calgary Homeless Foundation and provided to organizations offering outreach services and supports for unhoused Calgarians. 
 
If you encounter people who are in distress, call 211 or visit ab.211.ca 24 hours/day, or call the DOAP (Downtown Outreach Addiction Partnership) Team at 403-998-7388. If someone is in serious distress or non-responsive, call 911. Read more by visiting the link in our bio. 

📷: riza.chai

#cityofcalgary #yyc #yycnews #calgarynews

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