SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jan. 23 update:
The Sacramento Outreach and Engagement Center at 3615 Auburn Blvd. will stay open as a weather respite center that can accommodate up to 50 people—including families and pets.
The North Fifth Shelter lobby (700 North Fifth St.) is open for up to 20 people, but the weather shelter is only for adults with no pets allowed.
Both shelters are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Jan. 19 update:
Sacramento officials announced the two current weather respite centers will continue operating through Jan. 23.
The County of Sacramento also has activated the lobby of the Department of Human Assistance building on 1725 28th St. as weather respite, and walk-ups are accepted.
It is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the weekend, and the location has space for about 60 people. This location has space for approximately 60 people.
The County increased capacity at the North A Shelter as well, and continues to run its weather-based motel-voucher program. Those programs are referral only.
Jan. 13 update:
The Sacramento Outreach and Engagement Center at 3615 Auburn Blvd. will stay open as a 24-hour weather respite center that can accommodate up to 50 people—including families and pets.
The North Fifth Shelter lobby (700 North Fifth St.) is open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for up to 20 people, but the weather shelter is only for adults with no pets allowed.
Sacramento officials recently announced these locations will now be open through Jan. 18.
Friday update:
As heavy rains are expected to continue in the region, city officials announced the Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Lobby would continue as weather respite centers through Jan. 12.
In addition, shuttle services from City Hall to the Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter will continue at these times:
- Friday, Jan. 6 — 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 7 — None
- Sunday, Jan. 8 — None
- Monday, Jan. 9 — at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 10 — at 2 p.m, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 11 — at 6 p.m.
Original story:
Sacramento city officials are opening the Outreach and Engagement Center at 3615 Auburn Blvd. and the North Fifth Shelter Lobby at 700 North Fifth St. as weather respite centers because of the ongoing atmospheric river storm.
Walk-ups will be accepted at both locations.
The Outreach and Engagement Center will remain open until Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The space can accommodate 50 people with families and pets are welcome.
North Fifth Street's lobby will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 7, and can accept up to 20 adults.
Sacramento city officials also increased capacity at the North A Shelter, as well as opened the Howe Park Community Center to serve as a weather respite center, but these centers are referral only.
Sacramento Regional Transit will provide free bus, light rail and shuttle services to-and-from any weather respite center run by the city. Click here for more information on routes available.
