Sacramento, California – As forecasters warn of several days of persistent rain in the area, officials in Sacramento are providing a number of places where people can get away from the weather. The temporary activation will run from February 15 to February 19 and will provide indoor shelter and basic support for anyone in the community who need help getting out of the wet conditions.
The Outreach and Engagement Center on Auburn Boulevard, one of the key sites, opened on Sunday and be open until 8 a.m. on Thursday. The place can hold up to 50 people and will be open for walk-ins. There will be room to store personal items, and pets will be allowed inside during the activation period.
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The North 5th Street Navigation Center will have more overnight capacity and will be open every day from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the same dates. That place can hold up to 20 adults, but it doesn’t allow pets. Staff needs to be able to keep the premises safe and orderly, thus visitors are advised not to gather outside.
Libraries and community facilities in the city will stay open during the day as usual, and people can also use them to stay dry. Anyone who needs support can use weather-respite programs. Residents can contact 211 or look online for help finding suitable sites.
The North A Street Shelter will also be open in Sacramento County from the afternoon of February 14 to the morning of February 19. This will give people more places to stay inside during the bad weather.
Sacramento Regional Transit will work with the respite centers to give free rides to and from them. City authorities said they would keep an eye on the weather and the number of people who can fit at the site. If required, they may add more services or open more venues.