City of Long Beach, CA
01/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2025 11:30
City of Long Beach Extends Activation of Inclement Weather Shelter Through Sunday Evening
PRESS RELEASE
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeach.gov
1/10/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # 011025
Subject:
City of Long Beach Extends Activation of Inclement Weather Shelter Through Sunday Evening
Overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness available amid ongoing poor air quality
Contact:
Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has extended the activation of its Inclement Weather Shelter, located at the Multi-Service Center (1301 W. 12th St.) for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness through Sunday night, Jan. 12, amid ongoing poor air quality related to the Los Angels County fires. The MSC will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, and will resume its normal operating hours beginning Tuesday, Jan. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
The Inclement Weather Shelter is an emergency overnight shelter available during extreme weather conditions. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. each day and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required. The shelter can host up to 60 people, with separate sleeping areas for men and women, and offers a variety of amenities and services, including:
- A cot and blanket
- Hot dinner and breakfast
- Restrooms and hygiene supplies
- Access to supportive services via the MSC
The Inclement Weather Shelter has been activated since Jan. 7.
Homeless Services Bureau staff will continue to conduct outreach to notify people experiencing unsheltered homelessness of the shelter opportunity. Information is also being shared to registered participants of the City's text alert system. People experiencing homelessness are encouraged to sign up for text alerts about available resources. For English alerts, text "HOME" to 99411. For Spanish alerts, text "HOGAR" to 99411.
The City continues to advise residents of the potential unhealthy air quality due to multiple fires in Los Angeles County, which continue to produce heavy smoke.
For more detailed information about air quality related to the wildfires, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District's website at aqmd.gov or view a map of local real-time air quality data. If you would like to sign up for air quality forecasts, subscribe by visiting air quality alerts.
For up-to-date information on area fires, visit Los Angeles County's Emergency Response Page.
Media inquiries may be directed to City of Long Beach Joint Information Center at 562.570.NEWS or [email protected].