Extreme cold weather alert issued for Toronto as temperatures drop

TORONTO – Toronto has called an extreme cold weather alert as the temperature is expected to drop to -15 C on Sunday night.

Officials say the alert is in effect until further notice.

An extreme cold weather alert is called to trigger additional homelessness services.

During the alert shelters are directed to relax any existing restrictions.

If a bed is not available at a shelter, it is to allow people to stay at the shelter until beds for them can be found elsewhere.

Overnight street outreach will be increased in the downtown core, focusing on warning people of the danger and urging them to go to a shelter or some warm, indoor place.