FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2024

City of Morgantown Working with Monongalia County to Identify Operator of Extreme Weather Warming Center

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The City of Morgantown and Monongalia County (City and County) seek to contract with qualified providers for safe operation of an Extreme Weather Warming Center offering overnight stay(s) when winter temperatures and weather conditions reach levels that would endanger the lives of those who do not have adequate shelter.  Applications may be submitted to emuzzarelli@morgantownwv.gov on or before July 17, 2024.

An alternative location of the Center can be suggested/recommended by the provider, but the City and County encourage that the provider work with Hazel’s House of Hope, located 20 Scott Avenue, Morgantown, WV, to align the existing services there and to limit duplication of services such as case workers, meals, etc. Maximum capacity for the Warming Center space will be determined based on the proposed location and fire code limits.

The Extreme Weather Warming Center will be in addition to other existing emergency shelter options and is not intended to provide social services, however, it is anticipated that guests using the warming center space will have significant behavioral health needs. Additionally, the warming shelter is not expected to provide full nutritional or medical support, however, depending on the location of the shelter, some of these services may be needed or at minimum, a plan for how clients will get these services.

For more information, visit the City of Morgantown's website to view the full RFP document.

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