With the National Weather Service forecasting consecutive days of rain, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC).

The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will open at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and remain open through 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17. Walk-ups will be accepted, with the OEC able to accommodate up to 50 guests as part of its weather-respite activation. The center has storage available for personal belongings if needed and will accept pets.

During this time, libraries and community centers will also be available during their normal hours of operation, and people can also use these buildings as weather-respite locations.

Weather respite at the OEC is available to all community members. If you need assistance in accessing weather respite, please call 211 or visit their website for more information on respite centers.

The County of Sacramento is also activating the Warren E. Thorton Youth Center (4000 Branch Center Rd.) from Friday through Monday to provide additional weather-respite options for residents.

The City’s partnership with Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) will provide no-cost transportation to and from weather respite centers during their operation. To ride free, screenshot or print this SacRT flyer and present it to the bus operator upon boarding, or show light rail fare inspection staff upon request. Only valid to and from activated weather respite centers.

The City will continue to monitor the National Weather Service’s forecast and extend weather-respite operations as needed. The City will also monitor capacity at the OEC to determine if other activations are necessary.