SACRAMENTO, Calif — Dec. 16 Update:
Sacramento officials are keeping warming centers at both its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter open through Dec. 21.
Dec. 13 Update:
Sacramento officials are keeping warming centers at both its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter open through Dec. 16 as near-freezing temperatures are forecasted throughout the week.
The Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance has also extended operations of its 1725 28th St. site as warming center from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Dec. 16.
Original Story:
The lobbies for Sacramento's Outreach and Engagement Center, and the North Fifth Street Shelter will extend access to warming centers through Dec. 8 from 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Sacramento's Outreach and Engagement Center on 3615 Auburn Boulevard can shelter up to 50 people.
The North Fifth Street Shelter on 700 North Fifth St. can shelter up to 20 people, only adults are allowed, and pets are not allowed.
City officials say residents can go directly to the warming centers for accommodation, and the number of nights the centers are open could be extended based on the weather.
Sacramento County also activated its DHA Annex location at 1725 28th St. as a warming center every day from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Dec. 8.
