LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

A new ordinance is looking to make it easier for emergency shelters to operate in Louisville.

Metro Council passed the ordinance on Thursday night.

It sets specific definitions for different types of shelters and when they can occur.

These shelters are:

Day Shelter: This type of shelter provides access to indoor shelter and services during daytime hours.

Accessory Overnight Shelter: This type of shelter allows a religious organization on its grounds to provide overnight shelter.

Extreme Weather Shelter: This type of shelter is available during periods of extreme heat (Over 95 degrees heat index) or cold (under 35 wind chill), poor air quality days, or any event where a storm watch or warning has been issued by the National Weather Service.

Co-sponsor of the ordina

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