Anchorage, AK — Due to increasing temperatures and a decrease in use, The Aviator Hotel and the Golden Lion closed its warming facilities today, Sunday, February4 at 8 a.m.
Under the emergency declaration that went into effect on January 26, 2024, warming facilities were established at three locations across Anchorage. Capacity for the warming facilities was set at 30 people at each location. At the peak of operations, The Golden Lion served 23 people in24-hour period, The Aviator Hotel served 32 people in a 24-hour period, and CWS served 68 people in a 24-hour period.
Warming at the CWS will remain open for the duration of the emergency.
If you or someone you know is heat insecure or in need of community resources related to food pantry, shelter, rent assistance or other resources please call 211 or email
Alaska211@ak.org.
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Media Contact
Veronica Hoxie, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor,
Veronica.Hoxie@anchorageak.gov, 907-615-1568