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Geneva triggers cold weather plan

Monday, 12 December 2022 06:30

Weather

The City of Geneva has activated its emergency cold weather measures.

It means there will be a place for anyone in the city who doesn't have a home to go to.

Emergency places have been set up in a shelter in Champel and some hotels have offered rooms.

In total there’s space for 638 people. 

The shelters are open from 6.15pm to 8.15am. 

In addition to the shelters – there are teams checking the streets to make sure anyone outside knows there is a space for them if they want and handing out hot drinks. 

The emergency plan will be in place until Wednesday – although it may be extended. 

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