Surrey shelters opening as heavy rainfall is expected
Surrey shelters opening as heavy rainfall is expected will offer crucial relief over the next two nights. Environment Canada has warned that an atmospheric river will bring 40–60 millimetres of rain to parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley from Tuesday night into Wednesday. Because of that risk, the Homelessness Services Association of B.C. and the Surrey‑White Rock Extreme Weather Response team have activated extra spaces for people who need them.
The alert focuses on those sleeping in tents, vehicles or doorways, who face the greatest danger from cold rain and wind. Outreach workers say the goal is simple: get people indoors, dry and safe until the worst of the weather passes.
Which Surrey shelters are open
Several community sites will operate as extreme‑weather locations while Surrey shelters opening as heavy rainfall is expected:
- Surrey Alliance Church, 13474 96 Avenue.
- Open 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Adults 19+ only, no pets.
- Breezeway entrance in the rear parking lot.
- 30 mats available.
- South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre EWR, 14601 20 Avenue.
- Open 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Adults 19+; couples welcome.
- Pet‑friendly and pet accessible.
- Entrance near the lower parking lot.
- 45 mats available.
- NightShift Ministries, 10635 King George Boulevard.
- Open 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Adults 19+ only.
- Not wheelchair‑accessible.
- No pets or carts.
- 16 mats available.
- Surrey Welcome Hub, 13545 King George Boulevard.
- Open 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Adults 19+; couples welcome.
- Snacks and hot drinks provided.
- No pets or cart storage; not wheelchair‑accessible.
- 16 mats available.
- Shimai Transition House, 13327 100A Avenue.
- Open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.; intake 8 p.m. to midnight.
- Six mats for women.
- Wheelchair‑accessible and pet‑friendly, with some limits.
- Coffee, tea, fruit, cereal, oatmeal, waffles and snacks offered.
- Showers, laundry and cart storage available; bus tickets on exit.
- Pacific Community Resources Society, 10453 Whalley Boulevard.
- Open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; final intake at 11 p.m.
- Up to eight youth, ages 24 and under.
- Hot meals, showers and laundry available.
- Bus tickets on exit; no pets or cart storage.
How to find more shelter options
While Surrey shelters opening as heavy rainfall is expected add extra capacity, other year‑round options remain open as well. Surrey Libraries maintains an updated list of regular shelters and services on its website, which can help people plan beyond this weather event.
In addition, the Street Messenger website provides an interactive map where users can search for shelters, meal programs and other supports close to their current location. For outreach workers, family members and people living rough, these tools make it easier to connect with safe indoor spaces during the storm and throughout the winter.
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