White Flag

White Flag Declarations

White Flag provides temporary emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness during severe weather. Inclement and severe weather conditions such as rain, wind, and high/low temperatures can have detrimental and life-safety impacts for vulnerable populations with chronic health and disabling conditions, including those experiencing homelessness.

Definition of Cold Weather Conditions and Events

For the purposes of the White Flag Response Plan document, inclement and severe weather is defined as:

• Inclement Weather: General category of harsh weather that is wet and cold where temperatures may reach 35 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
• Severe Weather: Extreme weather that poses risk to life and property that may include a special alert forecast predicting strong wind, heavy rain, frozen precipitation, or other extreme weather for a period of 24 or more hours.

The 2026-2027 White Flag season begins November 1, 2026.