As scattered rains hit the Central Coast, warming centers in San Luis Obispo County are opening their doors to community members on Thursday evening.
People can check in to the Warming Center at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center in San Luis Obispo from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Guests must be in good standing with Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO).
Overnight guests will reportedly have access to a safe and warm place to sleep, clean clothing, a hot shower, and a hot meal.
Secure kennels are provided for pets and emotional support animals with rabies vaccinations.
Vaccinated and registered Service Animals are allowed in the Warming Center and must be vaccinated. Smoking is permitted in the designated smoking area.
Officials say those who are already enrolled in services with CAPSLO may check in before 7 p.m.; however, if someone leaves, they may not return that night.
The Warming Center closes at 8 a.m. on Friday.
In Arroyo Grande, the 5CHC Warming Center is also opening Thursday evening.
Guests can check in from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Officials say families are welcome, and that overnight guests will be given a safe place to sleep and a hot meal.
The shelter will close at 7 a.m. on Friday.
Depending on the weather, officials say the warming centers may open again this week. You can call 211 for information on San Luis Obispo County Warming Centers.
