Well-behaved pets may be permitted at the discretion of the Warming Center Manager, and service animals are allowed. Additional pet restrictions or requirements will be provided to registrants at the time of registration. If needed the Warming Center Manager will contact the Sonoma Police Department and Pets Lifeline to determine the availability of crates and/or … Continued
The center offers a place to warm up, charge electronic devices, cots for sleeping, light snacks, and beverages. Cooking facilities are not available. Individuals must be listed on the “by-name list” system used by homeless providers in Sonoma Valley and the City of Sonoma.
The City Manager (or designee) is responsible for determining the need to open the center, considering input from relevant agencies such as the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services, Department of Emergency Management, Sonoma Valley Fire District, and Sonoma Police Department.
The decision to open an Extreme Weather Warming Center is based on various factors, including National Weather Service forecasts, cold-related warnings, power outages affecting 200 or more customers, and health emergencies or orders related to cold weather issued by the Department of Health Services.
An Extreme Cold Weather Event in the City of Sonoma is defined as either three consecutive days with overnight lows below 32 degrees Fahrenheit as forecasted by the National Weather Service (NWS) or forecast temperatures dropping below an average nighttime low of 37 degrees for two consecutive days with accompanying hazardous conditions during the overnight … Continued
