DOVER — With freezing temperatures expected this weekend, Code Purple locations will be open in all three counties.
Temperatures are expected to go no higher than the low 20s, and wind chill could be below zero. Frostbite can set in in less than 30 minutes in such conditions.
To connect to Code Purple resources, call Delaware 2-1-1, search for “Code Purple” on the Delaware 2-1-1 mobile app or go to at www.delaware211.org and click on the Cord Purple button.
Many sites are in need of more volunteers, monetary donations, sleeping supplies and food. The list of needed items include blankets, cots, sleeping bags, towels and wash cloths, hand wipes and sanitizers, feminine products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, disinfectant spray, hats, scarves, gloves, boots, long underwear, coats, hand or feet warmers, bottled water, pre-cooked or frozen meals, instant hot drinks, ready-to-eat food with easy-opening lids, and garbage bags.
In Kent County, Code Purple is in effect until Feb. 21. Someone inquiring as to the status of Code Purple can call 1-800-733-6816 to listen to a pre-recorded message. The message also gives a list of sites.
A list of locations for this weekend is below. Transportation for men to Wyoming Church requires all guests be at Dover Interfaith by 4:30 p.m., with the bus leaving at 5 p.m. Only one trip will be made. The bus will return guests to Interfaith the next morning.
Saturday:
Dover Presbyterian Church, 54 S. State St., Dover (entrance is on Reed Street), opens at 5 p.m. (men only)
Dover Interfaith Mission, 684 Forest St., Dover (overflow for men)
Centennial United Methodist Church, 44 E. Mount Vernon St., Smyrna, opens at 5 p.m. (men only)
Milford Community Center, 105 N.E. Front St., Milford, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Christ Church, 523 S. State St. Dover, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Smyrna Wesleyan, 433 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Sunday:
Dover Presbyterian Church, 54 S. State St., Dover (entrance is on Reed Street), opens at 5 p.m. (men only)
Dover Interfaith Mission, 684 Forest St., Dover (overflow for men)
Centennial United Methodist Church, 44 E. Mount Vernon St., Smyrna, opens at 5 p.m. (men only)
Milford Community Center, 105 N.E. Front St., Milford, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Christ Church, 523 S. State St. Dover, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Smyrna Wesleyan, 433 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Monday:
Dover Presbyterian Church, 54 S. State St., Dover (entrance is on Reed Street), opens at 5 p.m. (men only)
Dover Interfaith Mission, 684 Forest St., Dover (overflow for men)
Centennial United Methodist Church, 44 E. Mount Vernon St., Smyrna, opens at 5 p.m. (men only)
Milford Community Center, 105 N.E. Front St., Milford, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Calvary Baptist Church, Fulton and New streets, Dover, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
Smyrna Wesleyan, 433 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, opens at 5 p.m. (women and children)
For questions, call 1-800-733-6816, email codepurpledelaware@yahoo.com. or visit www.codepurplekentcounty.com. Volunteers are needed, and anyone interested in helping should email codepurpledelaware@yahoo.com.
In Sussex County, shelters in Sussex County will be open through Sunday night. Eastern Sussex operates cold-weather shelters that remain open until spring regardless of the temperature.
Immanuel Shelter, 37439 Oyster House Road, Rehoboth Beach. Open seven days from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m. Serving men and women. Uses both Conley’s Chapel and Faith UMC Fellowship for Code Purple. Call to verify location at 1-888-634-9992.
Soul Ministry, Bethany Beach. Sanctuary operates daily for men and women with support from Christian Community of Churches. 302-632-4289.
Day Center: Rehoboth Community Resource Center (CRC) is open to people who are homeless during the day. 302-227-1340.
For updates in western Sussex, call the hotline at 519-0024 or email sussexcodepurple@gmail.com.
Locations are listed below.
St. Luke’s Parish House, 202 N. North St., Seaford (double-door entrance on King Street), opens at 7 p.m.
Laurel Nazarene, 94 Walnut St., Laurel, opens at 7 p.m. (men only)
Gateway Fellowship, 8110 Cannon Road, Bridgeville, opens at 8:30 p.m. (women and children only). Transportation will be provided from Pathway Shelter after dinner as needed.
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High St., Seaford, opens at 7 p.m.
There are also locations in central Sussex.
Milford Community Center, 105 N.E. Front St., Milford. Sanctuary for women and children only. This shelter is available to people in Kent or Sussex. Call 725-0770.
Georgetown Presbyterian, 203 N. Bedford St., Georgetown. Call Pastor Mike at 344-1912 or leave a message at the church at 856-6842. Sanctuary is open for extreme weather, but you must call ahead because of limited availability.