Buncombe County: Code Purple Beginning Nov.1: Nightly Winter Shelter, Extended Hours, & Coordinated Support
By Marge | Published 2025-10-30T16:47:02.301+00:00
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Buncombe County -- October 30, 2025: Press Release Buncombe County Government: In October, the Continuum of Care Board approved the plan for the Code Purple season for Nov.1, 2025- April 30, 2026. Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Buncombe County and Asheville shelters to alert and provide emergency overflow shelters to unhoused individuals during cold weather.
During the alert, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Sites will also work with participants to refer them to ongoing shelter and housing options.Code Purple is enacted by the Continuum of Care (CoC) during forecasts of temperatures of 32 degrees or below or 33-40 degrees with precipitation. Code Purple may be called during emergency situations if applicable.There are several enhancements to this year’s plan:For the first time nig