Sierra Roots

Emergency Weather Shelter Extended — Feb 19–20 ❄️🛏️

County staff, volunteers, and partners—including Sierra Roots, Spirit Peer Empowerment Center and law enforcement—are working around the clock to ensure our most vulnerable neighbors have a safe place to be. This coordinated effort continues both overnight and during the day, despite road conditions and outages.

The Emergency Weather Shelter has been open all week to keep our neighbors safe during freezing temperatures—and we’re extending operations for two additional nights:

Thursday, February 19 & Friday, February 20, 2026
📍 Location: Nevada City Veterans Hall (lower level) 415 N. Pine St., Nevada City
🕓 Doors open: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner served: 5:30 PM
🐾 Pets welcome (must stay with owner and remain on leash)

Please arrive before 8:00 PM. Those who only need a meal are welcome—no overnight stay required ❤️

Want to help? Volunteer or become a meal sponsor: [email protected]

While most County facilities are closed today due to the storm, the Commons Resource Center remains OPEN for anyone seeking respite.

Shout out to our crews and partners who, behind the scenes, are:
🚙Transporting staff and residents through treacherous conditions
🚜Clearing roads and snow from critical infrastructure like the Commons Resource Center
🤝Coordinating meals and shelter operations
👮🏻‍♀️Working continuously with partners to respond to emergencies

Remember to keep checking in with your neighbors, provide help where you can, and take care of each other.

Empty Bowl tickets are on sale now! Purchase tickets, enjoy time with your favorite people at one of your favorite local restaurants, and make a difference for Nevada County residents in need.

Visit our website to access ticket sales: https://hhshelter.org/