City of Pueblo, CO

19/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 19/11/2024 18:53

Declaration of Temporary Housing and Shelter Emergency

PUEBLO - Mayor of Pueblo Heather Graham issued a declaration of temporary housing and shelter emergency for the City of Pueblo beginning Monday, November 18, 2024. This is pursuant to the provision of Ordinance No. 10058 and the declaration commences at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, and ending at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

During this emergency, local churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other religious institutions may utilize their buildings as temporary shelters for the City's homeless.

Mayor Graham has already declared temporary housing and shelter emergency multiple times from Tuesday, November 5 through Sunday, November 17 ending at 7:00 a.m. This issued declaration expands the timeline from the previous declaration.

The National Weather Service predicts continued snow and low temperatures for this period of time from November 18 through November 27, 2024.