Third Warming Station Opens

Soulsbyville, CA-- There are now three warming stations available in Tuolumne County.

In the Soulsbyville area, a warming station is open at the Moose Lodge off Highway 108 at 20921 Longeway Road. A second warming station is available at the Word of Life Fellowship Center in Mi Wuk Village on Highway 108. At 2:00 pm, a third warming station opened at the Groveland Community Hall at 18720 Highway 120 in Groveland.

Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services Coordinator Kathleen Rustrum reports that local members of the American Red Cross will be operating these shelters. She advises residents to bring any prescriptions or medical equipment they may need in the coming days.

The shelters will remain open from 8am until 7:30 pm daily until the power outages are restored.

Written by tina.falco@mlode.com

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