As one of the biggest snowstorms in years winds down, the county continues to manage its aftermath. Efforts to restore normal conditions are well underway. Meanwhile, vulnerable unhoused people still face challenges. Cold temperatures are expected to linger with lows dropping into the single digits starting overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Two shelters currently open and accepting people include the Nebel Street Shelter for Men in North Bethesda and the Progress Place Shelter for Women and Men in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County official Peter Sinclair.
Nebel Street holds 200 beds year-round, and Progress Place holds 31.
For families, the county makes 84 motel rooms available. Currently, 27 families stay at three of the county’s family shelters.
Shelters also serve as warming centers. Residents can help by calling the MoCo 24/7 Crisis Center at 240-777-4000 if they see someone outdoors who they believe may be unhoused.
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