1 day ago · Shelters Not Opened, Here's Why. posted (October 18, 2024) Email. Print. Mendez also announced that at this time, shelters are not being opened. They will only do so in the event that it is required: Daniel Mendez, NEMO Nat'l Coodinator. "At this point I cannot say that we will be opening shelters. However, shelters are always on standby in ...