Your Friday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Two local churches will host warming shelters tonight as temperatures in Salem are expected to drop near freezing.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a nighttime low around 34 degrees with calm wind in Salem, according to the agency’s latest reading at McNary Field.
Salem First Presbyterian Church, located at 770 Chemeketa St. N.E., will operate a warming shelter from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, the city of Salem said in a Facebook post.
A shuttle service will transport people from the ARCHES Day Center at 615 Commercial Street N.E. until 8 p.m. Rides back to the day center will be offered in the morning.
The Salem Area Mass Transit District, also known as Cherriots, will provide free transportation to and from emergency shelters. Those getting off the bus at the downtown transit center can get to the church by walking east on Chemeketa Street for a block and a half, and the shelter will be on the right side of the street. Check shelter availability by calling 971-304-9211.
Seed of Faith Ministries is also operating a warming shelter tonight at 1248 Winter Street N.E. You can get more information by calling 503-881-3939.
People can also sign up online to volunteer at a warming shelter. Volunteers check guests in and out of shelters, provide food and beverages in their hospitality areas and assist with keeping the facilities clean.
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