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Denver Coliseum Among Public Facilities Open As 24/7 Shelter For Winter Storm

The Coliseum is now open to anyone.

All other city rec centers and libraries are being utilized as warming centers for the homeless population.
All other city rec centers and libraries are being utilized as warming centers for the homeless population. (CBS)

By CBS Denver Staff:

The forecast had already prompted several Colorado communities to prepare emergency warming shelters on Wednesday morning ahead of the arctic cold — one of the worst cold snaps in 30 years.

We visited Denver Coliseum, where it was expected to open during the afternoon as a 24-hour shelter. It will be all hands on deck to make sure everyone will have a warm place to stay.

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