On this page
- Where to stay warm during the day in Shasta County
- Overnight shelter
- When do Temporary County Warming Sites open?
- Is a Temporary County Warming Site open now?
- Where to find information during extreme cold weather
- Locations map
- Who is most at risk for cold-related illness and injury?
- Additional cold safety information
Where to stay warm during the day in Shasta County
When exposed to cold temperatures, the body begins to lose heat faster than it can produce it. This can lead to cold-related illness, injury and sometimes death.
Staying inside, with heat, is a way to stay safe. If you are without shelter or a way to heat your home, you can go to one of Shasta County’s public heated spaces. Public buildings, such as libraries, can provide places to stay warm during normal business hours.
See Supporting Documents or use the map below for information on public heated spaces.
Overnight shelter
People who need overnight shelter can go to the Good News Rescue Mission at 3100 S. Market St., Redding. For more information, call its front desk at (530) 241-5754.
Public heated spaces and Temporary County Warming Sites are not available overnight.
When do Temporary County Warming Sites open?
Temporary County Warming Sites may open when weather conditions are extremely cold and there is an increased health risk to the community.
Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) works with allied agencies and community partners to open temporary locations, in addition to public heated spaces, where people can get relief from the cold.
Temporary County Warming Sites are open for a limited timeframe, during daytime hours, and sometimes include evening hours. They are staffed by HHSA employees.
12/5/2024: Currently, there are no Temporary County Warming Sites open.
HHSA will continue to monitor temperatures in Shasta County and provide the community with updated information.
See Supporting Documents below for Temporary County Warming Site activation criteria.
Where to find information during extreme cold weather
Shasta HHSA publishes information to several different sources during times of extreme cold. Details are shared via:
- Press releases to local media (TV, radio, etc.)
- Recorded message on the Extreme Temperatures Information Line (530) 229-8882 (non-emergency line)
- Social media on the ShastaHHSA Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) pages
- Online at ShastaColdSafety.org
Locations map
*COMING SOON* - This map shows the location of public heated spaces, which are available during regular business hours. When activated, locations of Temporary County Warming Sites will also be available on the map.
Click on a map marker to see detailed location information.
Who is most at risk for cold-related illness or injury?
Some people are at greater risk for illness or injury. Make sure to check in with family and friends who are:
- Older adults
- Young children and infants
- Sick or living with a chronic health condition
- Living with a disability
- Living in a home or shelter without heat
- Working or exercising outdoors
- Living on a fixed or low income (some may not want to turn on heating due to cost)
- Unhoused or unsheltered
If you are worried about the safety of elderly or dependent adults in Shasta County, contact Adult Protective Services (APS) at (530) 225-5798. APS staff may provide a wellness check, ensuring elders’ safety during extreme cold conditions.
Additional cold safety information
Additional cold safety information, including how to prevent, spot and treat cold-related illness and injury, can be found in Supporting Documents below.