Due to the duration of the current weather system with overnight lows and minimal increase in daily temperature combined with the damp nature of the fog layer, the County, in partnership with First Step Communities, is activating weather respite at the Warren E. Thornton Youth Center (WETYC), beginning Thursday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m.
Anyone interested in using a respite center should call 2-1-1 to check capacity before traveling to the respite shelter.
Regional Transit is supporting these respite locations with free rides. Please see the Free Ride Flyer.
Details for this weather respite activation:
WETYC – 4000 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
- When: 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 until 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 (extension possible)
- This site is 18+ years only
- Pets are welcome (1 per person or 2 per couple); however, pets must be crated at all times inside the shelter and leashed outside around the site. Crates, leashes and dog/cat food provided
- Resources availabe:
- Meals (snacks, water, lunch and dinner)
- Cots for sleeping
- Showers & Restrooms
- Phone and other electronic charging
- Light Case Management
Staff will continue to monitor the weather forecast and extend this activation if needed.