Warming Centers & cold weather shelter
*UPDATED DECEMBER 2018*
*UPDATED DECEMBER 2018*
SAFETY TIPS DURING COLD WEATHER
If possible, avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day, or for extended periods of time in extreme cold weather.
Dress in layers
Wear a hat if possible, preferably one that covers your ears
Mittens provide more warmth than gloves
Wear waterproof, insulated boots to avoid hypothermia or frostbite
Stay hydrated
Get out of wet clothes as soon as possible
Drinking alcohol and staying outside in cold temperatures can be deadly. Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol if you will be staying outside
In the event of an emergency, Inclement Weather Episodes and shelter availability, or housing-related issues, the Office of Supportive Housing has arranged with the County Office of Emergency Services to be able to send text messages to the homeless, service providers and anyone else who would like to receive the messages. To be included in this messaging opportunity, text badweather to 888777.
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The City of San José will open four Overnight Warming Locations (OWL) during periods of extreme weather between December 2018 and April 2019. Call 408-510-7600 for information about days and times of operation.
OWL sites:
Bascom Community Center, 1000 South Bascom Avenue, San José, CA 95128
Leninger Community Center, 1300 Senter Road, San José, CA 95112
Alum Rock Library (family site), 3090 Alum Rock Avenue, San José, CA 95127
Roosevelt Community Center, 901 E Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95116
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CWSP South County will operate from October 15th, 2018 through April 15th, 2019 and the North County CWSP will operate from November 26th, 2018 through March 31, 2019. *This season’s program will operate on a referral basis only and will guarantee guests a bed throughout the cold weather season*. Residents of Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy will be prioritized.
To reserve a space in the South County Gilroy Shelter:
Contact: Kenneth Rideout: 408-489-8781, KRideout@homefirstscc.org
Shelter Information:
Gilroy Armory
8490 Wren Ave Gilroy CA, 95020
Check-in begins at 6pm
By referral only, NO DROP IN
To reserve a space in North County Mountain View Shelter
Contact: Jodi Harmon: 408-590-8196, JHarmon@homefirstscc.org
Shelter Information:
Mountain View Shelter
748 Mercy Street Mountain View, CA 94041
Check-in begins at 5pm
By referral only, NO DROP IN
If you are homeless and are looking for support services, please call the HomeFirst Homeless Helpline at 408.510.7600.