The Burnaby Extreme Weather Response provides for sheltering spaces to be made available when the weather is severe enough to pose a higher health risk to homeless people. Alerts are called on a daily basis and are posted in Burnaby public libraries, community centres, and at the offices of social service agencies.

The Extreme Weather Response in Burnaby has operated through three winter seasons from November 1st until March 31st.

The Burnaby Extreme Weather response is part of the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness strategic plan to assist those who are dealing with the issue of homelessness in Burnaby. Lookout Emergency Aid Society oversees the operations of the Extreme Weather Response in Burnaby.

The Extreme Weather Response in Burnaby is greatly assisted by the faith community who provide, food, location for the shelter and volunteer support.

For the past three years the location of the Extreme Weather Response has been at St Francis De Sales Church. We are very appreciative of their assistance and dedication to this service.

The current location of the Burnaby Extreme Weather Response is at the Burnaby Alliance Church Annex at 8585 Armstrong Ave. The Extreme Weather Response will be open from 8:00pm until 8:00am.

When an alert is called people will be picked up at :

     Old Orchard Mall parking lot at 7:00pm

     Metrotown the Bay parking lot at 7:20pm

     Highgate Library at 7:40pm

and transported to the Extreme Weather Shelter.

Volunteers and assistance are always welcome.
If you want to help with this initiative please contact:
Dave Brown
Lookout Emergency Aid Society
604-523-9126 ext 102