Code Enforcement Division assigned this issue to Christina E., Community Services Section (CSS)

During this health emergency, The City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) have received numerous complaints regarding homeless encampments. The City and VPD are also concerned with providing appropriate services and shelter to our homeless population.

Due to COVID-19, encampment sweeps are currently discouraged by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Clearing encampments during this unprecedented public health emergency poses a threat to our entire communities. Forcing people to move to other locations in the community poses an elevated risk that creates the potential for transferring the virus to different areas in our community. With this guidance from the CDC, VPD has temporarily paused all encampment sweeps during the COVID-19 crisis.

The City of Vallejo, in partnership with other community organizations, will be launching Project Room Key. This program will temporarily house our homeless and unsheltered residents who have tested as COVID-positive or have an elevated health risk for contracting the disease.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. This is a very difficult time for our community, and together, we will get through this.

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