With rain expected across the region on Monday, the San Diego Housing Commission and the City of San Diego opened additional shelter space on Monday to help homeless people escape the stormy weather.
The following locations will open Monday as part of the city's Increment Weather Shelter program:
– Father Joe's Villages, Joan Kroc Center, 1501 Imperial St., will accept up to 61 adults with 11 additional beds for families with minor children or single women. Check-in begins at 4pm and continues throughout the night until complete. Check-out is at 5 AM
— The Paul Mirabile Center, 1501 Imperial St., will accept up to 62 adults. Check-in is at 4pm and continues through the night until complete. Check-out is at 5 AM
— Living Water Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St., will accept up to 28 adults. Check-in is from 8-10pm or until full. Check-out is at 6:30 AM
— San Diego Rescue Mission, 120 Elm St., will provide space for up to 10 single women with access to loft beds. Check-in is at 5pm and throughout the night until capacity is full. Check out is at 7am
The shelter bed program, which generally operates during the winter months, is activated when temperatures drop below 45 degrees, when the temperature is 50 or below, there is a 40% chance of rain, or when there are “exceptional weather conditions.” “, such as one inch or more of rain during a 24-hour period.
A strong storm is expected to dump rain across much of Southern California Monday into Tuesday.
Important online resources to keep you prepared
- Ready San Diego – A resource site for emergency preparedness in San Diego County.
- Ready (Federal) – A federal campaign that educates and empowers Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, such as natural and man-made disasters.
- Flood Preparedness – A California Department of Water Resources page to help residents prepare for a flood.
- California Office of Emergency Services – A California website that provides information about potential natural hazards that may exist in your area, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, and tsunamis.
Important online resources to keep you safe
