The next few nights are going to be cold and wet and miserable for sleeping outside.
So the Denver Department of Housing Stability, or HOST, is turning the Rude Recreation Center, at 2855 Holden Pl., into an overflow emergency overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
The shelter will be open the nights of Feb. 14 through Feb. 16, if the other shelters fill up.
The center will operate as normal during the day before closing each night from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. People will be staying there from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
If you're looking for shelter or know someone who is, don't show up at the Rude Recreation Center. Instead, go to one of the city's "front door" access points. You can find more about those at the city's Find Shelter site.
From the front door access point, you will be taken to other shelters -- including the overflow one -- if needed.
The city also encourages all people to go inside if they're cold -- and we'll be cold.
Rec centers and Denver Public Libraries open for normal services will also serve as warming centers starting Wednesday.
At the library, you'll be able to access books, media, computers and more. The rec centers, on the other hand, will offer minimal services to those looking to warm up: water, a place to use the restroom, and perhaps a chair or spot on the carpet to rest.
Whatever you do, stay warm.
