Denver’s local emergency declaration responding to a surge of migrants arriving in the city will expire on Jan. 17 after the Denver City Council approved an extension Monday afternoon.
On Monday, city officials said 134 migrants had arrived overnight and the city has served about 1,146 people since Dec. 9. There are 408 migrants in city emergency shelters and another 153 in partner shelters
Torres said one of the questions the city has been receiving is why it’s using recreation centers to house the migrants coming from Central and South America. “I realize this is disruptive of city facilities for the community, but it is necessary,” she said. “We’re not in control of arrivals right now, but we are in control of our response and one that’s in line with our values and deeply built foundations to ensure we’re a welcoming and responsive city.”
She noted that the city is also looking for medical and non-medical volunteers and short-term shelter assistants. Those interested can apply on the“This is an effort that’s near and dear to my heart as a former director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs,” Torres said. “It is not ideal. It is not desirable to have to step in when hundreds of folks are trying to make their way to other cities who are called to do that, they are asked to do that, and we are.
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