Weather respite centers are opening in Sacramento ahead of forecasted storms starting Friday afternoon and continuing through Saturday.
The National Weather Service says there is the possibility of thunderstorms in the valley from 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday, which could bring lightning, hail and gusty winds. Sacramento could see around a half inch to 1 inch of rain through Saturday.
In the city of Sacramento, shelter will be available at:
- Outreach and Engagement Center at 3615 Auburn Blvd. from 5 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
- The center can accommodate around 50 guests and accepts pets.
Free transportation is available from Sacramento Regional transit, with a flier available on the city’s website.
Sacramento County is opening a shelter at:
- The Department of Human Assistance, 1725 28th Street, Sacramento, from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
- Pets must be on a leash or contained in an animal carrier.
First Step Communities is also adding an additional 20 beds at its North A Emergency Shelter, though walk ups are not accepted and “beds will be by invitation only to unhoused in the immediate area,” according to the county.
More information on weather respite centers is available at 211sacramento.org or by calling 211.
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