SONORA, CA (April 5, 2024) — The American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter at the Tuolumne County Enrichment Center, 101 Hospital Rd, Sonora, CA, 95370. The shelter will open in response to a power outage impacting 5,000 homes.

Temperatures in the area are forecast to be below freezing overnight.

Everyone is welcome at Red Cross shelters, including those with service animals. The Red Cross delivers help to anyone regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Our shelters provide visitors with a place to sleep, meals, beverages, snacks, comfort and care.

If possible, people who stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, other comfort items and important documents. It is also recommended to bring special items for children such as diapers, formula and toys.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.