The Pend Oreille County Library locations are open to the public for sheltering during extreme weather warnings.

Provides overnight shelter for adult men & women and their pets who are in need of a safe space and warm place to stay. Families with children may receive a motel voucher if funding permits. Most clients stay at the Lighthouse during the day and return to The Saint Francis House in the evening—transportation is provided to and from.

Opens an overnight shelter for adults and families during extreme cold weather, operated by REACH. Snacks, food, and warm beverages as well as mats and blankets will be provided. Separate areas for men, women, and families.

Operates a severe weather shelter for adults when certain weather conditions are met. Provides cots and blankets as well as limited dinner, snacks and breakfast. Sleeping areas for men and women, co-ed and but arrangements can be made for couples. Pets allowed on a case by case basis.

Provides general library services to the public and is a place for people to go during extreme weather and smoke advisories (including heat, cold weather, clean air, etc.). A water fountain and additional services may be available.

Provides a warming center during extreme cold weather for homeless individuals in Wala Walla County.

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November 1-Early 2025 Provides a warm place to stay over the winter months. All persons may arrive at the shelter. All persons entering the shelter will be asked to sign in. There will not be a background check performed. All belongings will be checked in. No one will be looking at what you check, however if you elect to keep something on your person such as a weapon or contraband it would be cause for you to be asked to leave and may be turned over to law enforcement. You may keep things needed for the night like a teddy bear, book, or medications. While in the shelter there will be no use of drugs or alcohol and smoking will only be allowed off property in designated areas before 8:45pm. Guests are expected to follow the basic rules of conduct, no fighting or disturbing others while you are in the shelter and will be asked to leave if you do not follow shelter rules. No food will be served at the shelter, but beverages will be available.

Opens a severe weather shelter for adults when temperatures are forecasted to be below 33 degrees or two inches of snow, operated by Urban League. Shelter will provide mats, blankets, sleeping bags, warm drinks and snacks.

Provides a severe weather shelter when temperatures fall below 40 degrees for up to 30 people. Building has restrooms, showers, laundry machines, a coffee maker, a soup pot, cots, sleeping mats, and blankets. Provides breakfast and dinner.

Serenity House's Enhanced Congregate Shelter ensures homeless single adults have a safe place to sleep. Our services include: 3 meals daily, shower access, laundry, lockers, housing location/counseling, weekly onsite medical and behavioral health treatment, medical respite program, and limited transportation to and from downtown Port Angeles. The shelter can accommodate well behaved pets, emotional or service animals, and adult couples. Sobriety at entry is not required. Shelter in place is activated during "Blue Flag" extreme weather conditions.

Emergency day shelter during extreme heat waves in the Spokane area. Temp needs to be over 95 degrees. For transportation contact Paratransit at 509-328-1552. Schedule ride 2 hours prior to desired drop off. Call 311 for more locations.

Emergency day shelter during extreme heat waves in the Spokane area. Temp needs to be over 95 degrees. For transportation contact Paratransit at 509-328-1552. Schedule ride 2 hours prior to desired drop off. Call 311 for more locations.

Call 2-1-1 or text KITSAPSWS to 898211 to find out if the Kitsap County severe weather shelter is open. Those needing transportation to the closest shelter can call 360-373-3000 to arrange for a ride before 7 p.m. Offers a place to stay warm during extreme cold or inclement weather, for those who are cold for any reason. Criteria for opening the shelters may vary. The shelters will open if it is expected to be 32 degrees or lower for four or more hours; if one inch of snow is expected; or if one inch of rain is expected between noon and 6am the next day. The determination is made by the Dept. of Emergency Management. Once activation is made AND proper staffing is available, the site will open.  ###Procedures/Rules/Regulations are set by each site. Standards are, persons may arrive at the shelter when the shelter is activated. EMTs and Police can bring people to the shelter after it has been locked. If there are no guests in the shelter by 9pm the shelter will close for the night.  All persons entering the shelter will be asked to sign in. Id is not required and there will not be a background check performed. All belongings will be checked in. No one will be looking at what you check, however if you elect to keep something on your person such as a weapon or contraband it would be cause for you to be asked to leave and may be turned over to law enforcement. You may keep things needed for the night like a teddy bear, book, or medications.   What you do when you are not at the shelter is your choice, but while in the shelter there will be no use of drugs or alcohol and smoking will only be allowed outside in designated areas before 9pm.  You are expected to follow the basic rules of conduct, no fighting or disturbing others while you are in the shelter and will be asked to leave if you do not follow shelter rules.   Currently no arrangements have been made for pets and they will not be allowed in the shelter. Service and support animals will be allowed in with documentation.  The shelter will be open at 6pm and no one will be allowed into the shelter after 9pm.  If the caller requires admittance after 9am them must be escorted in by the police by calling 9-1-1.  Everyone must be out of the shelter by 7am  No food will be served at the shelter.

Counties operate local emergency management coordination during extreme weather events. Emergency management may include opening and operating warming centers during extreme cold weather.

Provides shelter for single adult men. Offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Men sleep in bunk beds. Services for clients also include showers, washer, dryer, case management, housing navigation, employment services, and a small storage locker. No limit to length of stay as long as client is at the shelter by curfew each night. Those with severe medical vulnerabilities may be housed in a nearby motel, where they will be provided meals and access to all supportive services.

Emergency day shelter during extreme heat waves in the Spokane area. Temp needs to be over 95 degrees. For transportation contact Paratransit at 509-328-1552. Schedule ride 2 hours prior to desired drop off. Call 311 for more locations.

The Pend Oreille County Library locations are open to the public for sheltering during extreme weather warnings.

Provides 80 beds in a dorm area. 36 cots in the day room and 10 available spots for veterans. As well as accommodating eighty men at night, the facility accommodates day sleepers who work night shifts. Extended stay is possible for men who have jobs and who are trying to become self-sufficient. Men are guaranteed a spot for 30 days if they have not stayed with the Rescue Mission in the past 90 days. The Good Neighbor Cafe is on site and offers free breakfast, lunch and supper. Other services at the Downtown Tacoma Campus include - free showers and hygiene items (Men only), - free laundry facilities (Men only), - mail service, - and a free clothing room open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1pm-4pm.

Republic Public Library offers location as a public shelter during extreme weather conditions.

Opens an overnight shelter for 33 adults during severe weather. Dinner and breakfast is provided.

Operates a nightly shelter for 30 men experiencing homelessness at rotating host congregation spaces in Bellevue and Redmond. Men may access the following support services: - case management - 3 meals per day - laundry - showers - haircuts

Provides cold weather shelter throughout the city of Ellensburg. Each day of the week a certain church is designated to provide a warm place for homeless individuals in Kittitas County. Monday: Mercer Creek Church 407 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Tuesday: Wellspring Christian Fellowship 306 N Sprague St, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Wednesday: Ellensburg Foursquare Church 906 E Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Thursday: First Lutheran Church at 512 North Ruby St, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Friday: Ellensburg Foursquare Church 906 E Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Saturday: Ellensburg United Methodist Church 210 N Ruby St #3339, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Sunday: Liberty Bible Church 507 N Pine St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Offers day shelter for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the Auburn area. Services include the following: -  Restrooms -  Showers once per week -  Laundry facilities once per month -  A la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner -  Phone charging station -  Referrals to employment resources -  Limited assistance for obtaining ID/driver licenses Opens a cooling/warming center during weather advisories. No beds available, but clients can sit (and sleep) at tables, eat, charge phones, watch TV, come and go, etc.

Operates a severe weather shelter during winter months. Sign in is at 7pm. Accepts individuals and families that need shelter for the night.