Description: The Sierra Roots Weather Shelter in Nevada City is a program that is activated during extreme hot or cold weather events for one of the most vulnerable populations, the chronically homeless people in our community. Each time a weather event triggers the need to open, enough volunteers are needed also. NOTE: Sierra Roots does not provide motel vouchers or gas cards.Sierra Roots warming shelter can accommodate up to 30 guests. First come, first served.To check if the shelter will be open, call 211 or 833-342-5211.See NOAA.gov forecast info for zip code 95959: Reference for deciding whether to open the shelter: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.phpw0=t&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w9=snow&w13u=0&w15u=1&AheadHour=48&FcstType=graphical&textField1=39.2614&textField2=-121.0188&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw=&AheadDay.x=56&AheadDay.y=8 https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.phplat=39.261812700000064&lon=-121.0181126#.YXGPdxrMI2wThe Sierra Roots shelter opens when the following conditions occur: 5 consecutive hours at 30 degrees F. or lower, or 32 degrees F. or lower with snow on the ground Enough volunteers Also considered: periods of sustained wetness and next day rebound temperaturesPets okay with the following conditions: Dogs must be leashed at all times. Owners must be with their animal/s at all times.People can access Sierra Roots services by going to the lunches they serve on Thursdays. At the Thursday lunch, there are offerings of clothing as well. During winter months, lunch served on Thursdays at 11:30am at the First Community Church at 300 Main Street, Nevada City. During summer months, Thursday lunches are served at 11:30am at Pioneer Park, 421 Nimrod Street in Nevada City in the picnic area near the horseshoe pits.See volunteer opportunities for Sierra Roots on the Connecting Point Volunteer Hub:https://volunteerhub.connectingpoint.org/organization/0011U00000pJoqWQAS
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