Humboldt Transit Authority Bus drivers will be notified when the Extreme Weather Shelter & Warming Stations are open and will be providing free rides to those locations.
ALERT 2/17/26: Severe Weather. Based on NWS Eureka predictions for low temperatures with dew points below freezing and heavy rain through Wednesday, AHP will activate Emergency Overnight Shelter today, February 17th.
Check-in for overnight sheltering will be available from 10 - 2pm. Space is limited. Individuals, couples, families, and non-aggressive pets are welcome.
Arcata –Overnight Shelter & warming center OPEN offering day services only
OPEN- ALERT 02/17/2026:Severe Weather. Based on NWS Eureka predictions for low temperatures with dew points below freezing and heavy rain through Wednesday, AHP will activate Emergency Overnight Shelter today, February 17th. Individuals, couples, families, and non-aggressive pets are welcome. HTA has been notified. Bus transportation will be free today to anyone seeking respite from the weather. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Kitchen assistance 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm
Warming center volunteers 9am-5pm
Overnight volunteers
Volunteers may contact the EWC volunteer coordinator at [email protected].
Dates: 02/17/2026 Location: Annex, 501 Ninth Street, Arcata Check-in Hours: 9AM - 4PM
Warming Center Services: Showers, clothes, hot meals, warm drinks, and device charging
OVERNIGHT SHELTER IS ACTIVATED (Arcata) February 17th.
Check-in for overnight sheltering will be available from 10am - 2pm. Space is limited to a capacity of 20 people. Individuals, couples, families, and non-aggressive pets are welcome.
Volunteers may contact the EWC volunteer coordinator at [email protected].
Opening Guidelines:
The Arcata House Partnership (AHP) emergency warming center will be activated when any of the following is predicted:
Temperatures at or below 34 degrees
Temperatures at or below 36 degrees when rain is expected
Wind speeds more than 30 mph or winds that create a wind chill factor of 34 degrees
One inch or more of rain and or multiple days of rain.
If one of the above guidelines is anticipated, and there is adequate staffing, the warming center will open.
Must check in at The Annex before going to site. Site address not available. arcatahouse.info/m/EWS
The Annex Address: 501 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521
Eureka - Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center Cold Weather
Warming Center & Overnight Shelter
OPEN AS NEEDED CHECK BY PHONE OR IN PERSON
Any questions folks can call 707-407-3833
OPEN Now through March 2026
Anyone who needs it can show up at 6pm and food and cots will be provided, including pets. Limited space for families with children
133 Seventh St., Eureka, CA. Open daily
Warming Center 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Overnight Shelter 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Eureka –NOT Active Tonight
02/03/2025 -02/04/2025 The Eureka Warming Center is activating Again tonight. 02/04/2025, the upcoming weather event meets the Eureka emergency weather overnight center activation thresholds.
Guests are not to arrive directly at the warming center location. They must meet at a pickup location: Free Meal 6pm; Sacco Ampitheater @ 6:30pm; Hope Center @ 7pm; 14th and Koster @ 7:30pm.Transportation will be provided. Pets Welcome
Opening Guidelines:
The City of Eureka emergency warming overnight center will be activated when any of the following is predicted:
Temperatures at or below 33 degrees
Wind speeds in excess of 40 mph or winds that create a wind chill factor of 33 degrees
One inch or more of rain between 4 p.m. and 4 a.m.
If one of the above guidelines is anticipated, and there is adequate staffing, the warming center will open.
Individuals seeking access to the program will be directed to one of four pick-up sites for transportation to the warming center site:
6PM – SVdP Dining Facility “Free Meal”
35 W. Third Street, Eureka
6:30PM – Sacco Amphitheater 1101 Waterfront Drive, Eureka7PM – Hope Center 2933 H Street, Eureka7:30PM - 14th and Koster Streets DHHS General Assistance Campus
Closed - Lower Trinity River Prescribed Burn Association Warming Center
111 Mayfair St., Willow Creek, CA. Warming center will be open Thursday, Feb. 29 - Tuesday, March 5 from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. Warming center visitors will have access to the internet, an uninterrupted power supply, a warm fire, snacks and bottled water.Closed - Trinidad Rancheria’s The Heights Casino Bingo Hall Warming Center
27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad, CA. Warming center is open during the casino’s regular hours of operation. Warm up and charge devices. Vending machines with snacks, water and beverages will be available. Warming center visitors will be accommodated at the Sunrise Grill or elsewhere in the casino when the Bingo Hall is in use.
Fortuna – EEL RIVER VALLEYClosed - Alert: 02/28/2024 None at this time
Opening Guidelines:The Fortuna Adventist Community Services warming overnight center will be activated when any of the following is predicted: Temperatures at or below 34 degreesTemperatures at or below 36 degrees when rain is expectedWind speeds more than 30 mph or winds that create a wind chill factor of 34 degreesOne inch or more of rain and or multiple days of rain.If one of the above guidelines is anticipated, and there is adequate staffing, the warming center will open. Individuals seeking shelter will be directed to Fortuna Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2332 Rohnerville Road, Fortuna, CA 95540.
SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT
Closed -Opening Guidelines:
The Redway Baptist Church warming day center will be activated when any of the following is predicted:
Temperatures at or below 34 degrees
Temperatures at or below 36 degrees when rain is expected
Wind speeds more than 30 mph or winds that create a wind chill factor of 34 degrees
One inch or more of rain and or multiple days of rain.
If one of the above guidelines is anticipated, and there is adequate staffing, the warming center will open.
Individuals seeking respite will be directed to Redway Baptist Church, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. The warming center will operate from 7 to 11 a.m. as weather indicates.
The church is open Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. for its “Bridging the Gap” services program where individuals can come in and enjoy a hot meal and leave with toiletries and items from the food pantry.
Transportation:
When the warming center is open, volunteers in a church van and/or SoHum Housing Opportunities van will drive around to areas where people needing shelter are known to congregate, pick them up and bring them to the church.