The Town of Pittsford updated its shelter plans on Sunday:
"Emergency overnight shelter in Pittsford will be available at the Spiegel Community Center, 35 Lincoln Avenue in the Village of Pittsford. This shelter will replace the weekend shelter at Barker Road Middle School established by the Town of Pittsford, the Pittsford Central School District, the Village of East Rochester and the Town of Perinton, to serve those needing shelter this weekend.
The Spiegel Community Center shelter opened this morning and will remain open 24 hours a day as long as is necessary. Visitors should enter through the side (west) entrance near the parking lot and must sign in at the front desk.
Cots are available for sleeping. Those who wish to do so may bring an air mattress or sleeping bag. Those planning to stay overnight should bring their own bedding and pillow.
The shelter at Spiegel Community Center will offer warm drinks, water, Wi-Fi, and charging stations for cell phones and mobile devices. Visitors are welcome to bring food. There will be round-the-clock security for the protection of visitors. Town staffers also will be present until 11:00pm eachnight to answer questions and provide assistance.
No pets can be permitted in the shelter.Those in need of shelter with their animals may use the emergency shelter at Webster Community Center (1350 Chiyoda Drive, Webster 14580); animals must be in a dog or cat carrier.
The Pittsford Community Library(24 State Street) will extend hours until 9:00pm today (Sunday, March 12), offering Wi-Fi, phone charging stations, and a place to get warm. The Barker Road School shelter will remain open until 5:00pm Sunday."
