Severe Weather Opening Warming Shelters, Centers Til Next Tuesday

CAMPBELL, CA -- The Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing is extending the expanded shelter services and warming centers through next Tuesday due to the National Weather Service forecast of continuing rain and colder temperatures into next week.

The city of San Jose will continue to provide Overnight Warming Locations for the same time period.

The rain, along with cold temperatures, puts many people, especially older adults, at risk for hypothermia, which is caused by dangerously low body temperature. All residents are encouraged to use available shelters and warming centers, as well as take appropriate actions to ensure their safety and well-being during these rainy, cold days and nights.

With temperatures that have dipped in the 30s, the county's Supportive Housing division expanded the number of beds and extended the hours at shelters throughout the region from a week ago.

Up to 150 additional beds will be available at:

• City of San Jose warming Locations
• Bill Wilson Center
• City Team Ministries
• Gilroy National Guard Armory
• HomeFirst's Boccardo Reception Center
• Salvation Army
• LifeMoves Shelters for Single Adults
• Project WeHOPE

For a printable PDF of warming centers and shelters with expanded services, go to http://bit.ly/warm-centersSCC