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*For immediate release:* January 12, 2024                             (24-007)

*Contact:* DOH Communications <[email protected]>

*Resources and emergency shelters available statewide to keep people safe and warm during dangerously cold winter weather*

*OLYMPIA* – Cities and counties across Washington state are ramping up emergency warming centers and other resources this week to help people cope with the extreme cold temperatures affecting our region.

Cold weather can be very dangerous if you are not prepared, particularly for people without homes, the elderly, and those with medical conditions. Health risks include hypothermia, frostbite, falls, vehicle accidents, and carbon monoxide poisoning from improper indoor use of fires or generators. Winter storms can make these problems worse by causing power outages and property damage.

The Washington 211 line has tips and maps about warming centers, emergency shelters, and other resources. To access it, dial 211 on your phone or visit the Washington 211 website [ [link removed] ]. The service compiled winter safety resources [ [link removed] ].

The Washington Department of Health’s website also offers important information for winter weather preparedness [ [link removed] ], how to stay safe during power outages [ [link removed] ], and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning [ [link removed] ] at home.

Additional resources from local health departments, governments, and service agencies across Washington:


* Benton-Franklin Health District’s winter safety and shelter information [ [link removed] ].
* Clallam County Health & Human Services: call 360-417-2437 for shelter information.
* Clark Regional Emergency Services list of shelters and services [ [link removed] ].
* Grant County opened its public libraries [ [link removed] ]as warming centers.
* Grays Harbor County emergency shelter information [ [link removed] ].
* Island County warming shelters [ [link removed] ].
* Jefferson County’s Winter Welcoming Center is open [ [link removed] ].
* Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management shelter information [ [link removed] ].
* King County Regional Homeless Authority Severe Weather Response [ [link removed] ] and shelter information.
* Northeast Tri County Health District cold weather safety and shelter information [ [link removed] ].
* Skagit County temporary cold weather shelters [ [link removed] ].
* Snohomish County shelter locations and cold weather [ [link removed] ]
* The City of Spokane emergency shelters [ [link removed] ].
* Tacoma-Pierce County Health District shelter information and winter safety information [ [link removed] ].
* Thurston County: call 844-628-7343 for shelter information.
* Wahkiakum County’s Sheriff Department: call 360-795-3242 for shelter information.
* Walla Walla Department of Health shelter information and cold weather advice [ [link removed] ].
* Whatcom County Health and Community Services Department winter shelter information [ [link removed] ].

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