From a friend's experience with shelters in NorCal, you're mostly safe from crime inside the shelters (except for theft) but at high risk of being a victim of c

From a friend's experience with shelters in NorCal, you're mostly safe from crime inside the shelters (except for theft) but at high risk of being a victim of crime and harassment when you're nearby/outside. You will be perpetually ill with coughs and colds if you stay in shelters. edit to add: I don't know of any solutions. Sorry for sounding so hopeless.