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Berlin Expands Cold-Weather Aid as Deep Freeze Strains Homeless Services

Officials report near-full shelters during the extreme cold.

Overview

  • Social Senator Cansel Kiziltepe warns that sleeping outdoors in the current temperatures is life-threatening.
  • The city created 100 additional emergency places for the weekend, and authorities say the extra capacity is being well used.
  • All Kältehilfe outreach buses are in service alongside DRK Wärmebusse to deliver support across the city.
  • Shelters are operating at over 90% occupancy, and officials report no nighttime police operations involving homeless people so far.
  • Residents are urged to use the Kältehilfe app and hotlines to flag concerns and to call 110 or 112 if someone appears unresponsive.