With a cold, wet system rolling through San Diego County yesterday, the city has activated its Inclement Weather Shelter Program, bringing extra beds online for people experiencing homelessness. The activation adds downtown shelter capacity on a first-come, first-served basis for tonight only.
Where to Go and When
According to the San Diego Housing Commission, Father Joe’s Villages will operate two downtown sites at 1501 Imperial Avenue. The Joan Kroc Center can take up to 61 adults, plus 11 beds reserved for families or single women, with check-in starting at 4 p.m. The Paul Mirabile Center at the same address can accept about 62 adults with similar hours.
Living Water Church of the Nazarene at 1550 Market Street is expected to provide roughly 28 beds, with same-day, on-site reservations available earlier in the afternoon and an 8 p.m. check-in window.
How the Program Works
The City of San Diego notes that the Inclement Weather Shelter Program generally runs from November through March and is activated when temperatures reach 45°F or lower, when it is 50°F or below with at least a 40% chance of rain, or under other extreme conditions such as heavy rain or sustained high winds.
Beds are opened on a per-night, first-come, first-served basis. People can go straight to the participating sites or call 211 San Diego for help finding a spot. The city also posted yesterday’s activation on its official Facebook page…