As temperatures drop and rain moves into the forecast, the San Diego Housing Commission, in coordination with the City of San Diego, has activated the Inclement Weather Shelter Program to provide emergency beds for people experiencing homelessness.
The activation is part of a seasonal program that generally operates from November through March when specific weather thresholds are met. According to officials, the program is triggered when temperatures are 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below with at least a 40% chance of rain; when temperatures fall to 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below regardless of rain; or during exceptional weather events, such as one inch or more of المطر within 24 hours and sustained high winds.
In a statement, the Housing Commission said the program is a partnership with Father Joe’s Villages and Living Water Church of the Nazarene to expand shelter capacity during severe weather conditions.
Individuals seeking shelter may go directly to participating locations to request a bed. All beds opened under the inclement weather program are available on a nightly basis and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in and check-out times vary by site, but most locations open in the late afternoon and require guests to vacate early the following morning.
Shelter locations and hours
At the Joan Kroc Center, operated by Father Joe’s Villages and located at 1501 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92101, up to 61 adult beds are available, along with 11 additional beds for families with minor children and/or single women. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. and continues throughout the night until capacity is reached. Check-out is at 5:00 a.m.
The Paul Mirabile Center, also at 1501 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92101, offers up to 62 beds for adults. Check-in starts at 4:00 p.m. and remains open overnight until full. Check-out is at 5:00 a.m.
Living Water Church of the Nazarene, located at 1550 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101, provides up to 28 adult beds. On-site reservations are available from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check-in for clients with reservations begins at 8:00 p.m., and check-out is at 6:30 a.m.
Officials encourage unsheltered residents to monitor updates regarding additional activations and to confirm availability directly with shelter sites.
More information about the Inclement Weather Shelter Program is available at:
https://www.sdhc.org
Additional resources for people experiencing homelessness can be found at:
https://www.sandiego.gov/homelessness-strategies