Salvation Army prepared for bitterly cold night in OKC area
With extremely cold temperatures expected, the Salvation Army was setting up extra cots Monday for those who have nowhere to go in Oklahoma City and Norman.
With temperatures expected to drop overnight to dangerous lows and a wind chill factor below zero, Salvation Army workers were busy Monday preparing for a crowd.
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Extra cots and mats were set up to help people make it through the night at the Oklahoma City and Norman shelters, said Heide Brandes, Salvation Army spokeswoman.
Sunday night, about 20 men needed cots and floor space in addition to the 44 beds that were full at the men's shelter in Oklahoma City.
“We've been running at full capacity since November,” Brandes said.
The Norman shelter at 318 E Hayes was also making arrangements for extra cots and mats, Brandes said.
“Anyone who needs a warm place to stay should come to The Salvation Army. That's why we're here,” she said.
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