Sacramento opens shelters to provide respite from rain, with free RT rides available.

SACRAMENTO, Calif — Sacramento has activated its respite centers to help people escape from the rain for the week.

The two weather-respite centers will be opened at the Outreach and Engagement Center and the North 5th Street Navigation Center, according to city officials.

The OEC is located at 3615 Auburn Boulevard. It will be in operation through 8 a.m. Thursday. The center can accommodate up to 50 guests and welcomes pets. Storage is also available for people with belongings.

The Navigation Center is located at 700 North Fifth Street and is open from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Thursday. This center can accommodate 20 adults, but is not open to pets, officials said.

Officials said they are actively monitoring the National Weather Service’s forecast and will extend the centers’ operations if needed.

The city also advises that all libraries and community centers can be used as respite centers during their normal operating hours.

SacRT is offering free rides to all centers. People would need to show the flyer, either as a screenshot or a printed copy, to the driver to receive a free ride.

Sacramento County has activated a shelter at 1400 North A Street until 10 a.m. Thursday.

Anyone needing assistance accessing a center should call 211 or visit the website.

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