Powerful Winter Storm Prompts Marin Shelter Activation

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Marin County is activating its Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES) for people experiencing homelessness in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of several days of rainfall in the Bay Area.

For the third time this month, Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco (ECS) will open an overnight shelter at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus at 3240 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael.

People experiencing homelessness can seek temporary overnight relief at the heated San Rafael location from 5 p.m. Thursday through 6:30 a.m. Friday, and are encouraged to sign in by 8 p.m. each evening.

SWES plans to reopen at 5 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 31.

A SWES is activated when forecasted rainfall is predicted for at least 72 hours with greater than one inch of rain per day.

HHS is currently not accepting community volunteers or donations for the emergency shelter.
For more information on future activations and preparing for severe weather visit Marin HHS Emergency Information or call (415) 473-6100. For more information on shelters in Marin, visit Housing First Marin.