CBS News: Placer County opens first-of-its-kind mobile temporary homeless shelter in Auburn

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CBS News: Placer County opens first-of-its-kind mobile temporary homeless shelter in Auburn

From CBS News Sacramento

AUBURN — Placer County is taking steps to address homelessness with the opening of the first-of-its-kind mobile temporary shelter. 

Located in Auburn, the shelter has about 50 heavy-duty tents with cots and basic bedding…

It also has support services, including access to housing and drug treatment resources in a center which will serve as a warming and cooling center in extreme weather…

Placer County Chief Probation Officer Marshall Hopper said, ” This mobile temporary shelter will provide structure, services, and opportunities for our unhoused population. Our probation outreach team will continue to work directly with this population, breaking down barriers, providing hope and second chances.”