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In less than 48 hours temperatures dropped from the 60s to the teens in Omaha. The blast of arctic air to start the week is causing more people to escape the cold at the Siena Francis House.
A group of veterinarians and volunteers is on a mission to help the most vulnerable pets and owners in the community.
With one of the coldest and longest winters in recent memory, the Siena Francis House is doing its best to keep up.
Hundreds of men and women looked for warm clothes and shelter Sunday.
Monday evening, the Siena Francis House sheltered 89 people in its 40-bed women’s shelter and was nearly at double capacity in its men’s shelter. Officials are anticipating more arrivals throughout the week.
For the past 15 years, the Choi's have served Korean food to guests at the Siena/Francis House.
The shelter sees an influx of people when the temperatures get extremely cold. Thursday night it housed more than 100 men over its capacity.
Sunday’s storm has homeless shelters on high alert. The Siena/Francis house said it is ready for the influx of people but will need help after the storm is over.
As the season of giving begins, Omaha's Siena/Francis House is building something to last far beyond the holidays.
The start of the holiday season is bringing the annual outpouring of support from volunteers.
