Description: Open seasonally November 1st-April 30th, 6 pm to 8 am.During the coronavirus pandemic, the Emergency Warming Center will continue to stay open on weather-triggered nights for up to 14 guests.UPDATES To check if the EWC is OPEN call: 530-386-7954. To receive email updates AND/OR If you have questions about North Tahoe-Truckee Homeless Services (NTTHS), including the Emergency Warming Center or Emergency Day Respite Center, contact NTTHS@amihousing.org.WEATHER TRIGGERS FOR THE EWC TO OPEN: A temperature of 15 degrees F. for 4 hours overnight or windchill of 15 degrees or less for a period of 4 hours overnight One foot or more of snow is predicted overnight Other severe or extreme weather condition/s as forecasted by the National Weather Service such as heavy rain or winds and sufficient staff and/or volunteer coverageSee NOAA.gov forecast for zip code 96161: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.phplat=39.3216&lon=-120.1688#.YXGNahrMI2wThis is an Emergency Shelter for adults 18+ years.IF/WHEN OPEN6 pm to 8 am the next morningCHECK IN6 pm to 8 pm (strictly enforced). Law enforcement and hospital referrals, and all first time guests, are welcome after 8 pm.LOCATIONChurch of the Mountains at 10079 Church Street, Truckee, CA 96161(Located on the lower level)CONTACTNTTHS@amihousing.orgIMPORTANT GUEST RULES NO VIOLENCE: physical actions, sexual advances, threatening behavior, verbal harassment, or foul language. No possession or use of alcohol, drugs, medical marijuana,or weapons in or around the perimeter of the Warming Center. If you come into the EWC under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you must be able to take care of yourself and follow all of the guest rules. Or the hospital and police will be involved for safety. All personal belongings will be checked in and returned upon check out. Some items (personal care, change of clothing, paperwork can be kept in a provided clear plastic bag) Once you have checked in for the night, there is no coming and going permitted. If you leave you are unable to return that night. Everyone must follow the schedule for meals, cigarette smoke breaks and lights out. Generally, pets must be kept in kennels. Well-behaved dogs might be allowed to stay with owner on the cot. There will be breaks for pets to be taken outdoors, and owners are responsible for picking up after their pets.Violation of Guest Rules will result in your being asked to leave and possibly permanently excluded from the Emergency Warming Center program.
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