Sacramento County has moved its evacuation shelter/weather respite for unhoused guests to Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd., Building 8) as of Thursday, Jan. 12.
This location has cots, blankets, water, and snacks for guests, as well as crates for pets.
In addition to serving as an evacuation center, Cal Expo is welcoming unhoused individuals in search of weather respite from throughout the County by referral from the City of Sacramento, 2-1-1 Sacramento, and community-based outreach organizations.
Additional locations will be opened as needed.
Additional Resources for Unhoused Individuals
The County of Sacramento activated its motel voucher weather respite program ahead of the original storm on New Year’s Eve and is currently sheltering more than 350 people.
In addition, the County increased capacity at its North A Shelter on Dec. 31 and will welcome new guests as beds are vacated. This location will accommodate pets.
The Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.) opened as a 24-hour weather respite center as of Wednesday, Jan. 4. Walk-ups are accepted, and families and pets are welcome.
The North Fifth shelter lobby (700 North Fifth St.) is operating from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. It also will accept walk-ups. (Please note that North Fifth is for adults only and is unable to accommodate pets.)
People can use SacRT light rail and buses for free to go to and from any weather-respite location. The SacRT light rail station at Watt/I-80 station connects to bus Route 1, which has a stop near the City’s OEC.