Due to the incoming rain and low overnight temperatures, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) is initiating outreach for Weather Respite Motel Sheltering with check-in starting today, Monday, Nov. 7, and a tentative check-out of Thursday, Nov. 10. The long-term weather will be assessed daily to determine any need for an extension of the program.
Respite motel sheltering will follow the same process DHA and referral partners used during previous weather events:
- Navigators will make contact with those experiencing homelessness that are particularly vulnerable and unlikely to engage in any other programs;
- Offer a motel stay and will assist in reserving the space at the motel;
- Participants in the weather respite sheltering program will work with their referring party on transportation to and from the motel;
- Participants are allowed to bring partners, pets, and a limited number of possessions with them for the duration of their stay.
Capacity will depend on motel room availability at the County’s partner motels, but there are typically 75-100 rooms available.
Participants are expected to follow a code of conduct while guests in the motel rooms.