What is the Hazard Weather Shelter Plan?
Thurston County coordinates the Hazard Weather Shelter Plan (aka the Winter Weather Response Plan for Winter: 2021 – 2020), intended to provide shelter and other accommodations for unhoused citizens during episodes of extreme weather. Such weather is defined in the Plan to include: deep freezes, wind storms, floods, earthquakes and other life-threatening hazardous conditions. This means providing shelter for people not in the regular year-round shelter system. This Hazard Shelter Plan is intended to accommodate people who might not survive in outdoor camps, doorways or cars.
CODE BLUE DECLARED 2/22/21-2/27/2022*
Thurston County Public Health has declared a hazardous weather emergency starting Tuesday, February 22, and lasting through Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 8AM, for temperatures dropping below 30 degrees and prediction of snow in the forecast. An overnight shelter will be available for those needing to get out of the cold at 701 N Capitol Way in Olympia on Tuesday, February 22nd from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. through Sunday, February 27th, at 8 a.m. Pets under the control of their owner are allowed in the shelter.
Overnight Cold Weather Shelter
First Christian Church
701 Franklin St SE,
8pm-8am, Tue 12/22-Sun 12/27
Interfaith will not be operating a Day Center during this Code Blue event.
Overnight Cold Weather Shelter
First Christian Church
701 Franklin St SE,
8pm-8am, Tue 12/22-Sun 12/27
Interfaith will not be operating a Day Center during this Code Blue event.
Who/What/When -- Overnight Shelter
WHO: Anyone in need of overnight shelter the nights of 2/23/22-2/26/22. Interfaith will have at least 2 staff present throughout the night. We have a bed cap of 25. When we reach 25 guests we will turn people away. Beds are first come, first serve.
WHAT: Overnight shelter at K Hall of First Christian Church. Cars and RV parking not available, tent camping not available, pets ok, no carts or bikes inside the building, no open flames, no drugs or alcohol on site, no prepared meals outside of the regularly scheduled community kitchen, but there will be snacks. Masks and COVID screening required. No violence, respect yourself and everyone else and we will do the same!
WHEN: Tuesday Feb 22nd - Saturday Feb 26th
WHAT: Overnight shelter at K Hall of First Christian Church. Cars and RV parking not available, tent camping not available, pets ok, no carts or bikes inside the building, no open flames, no drugs or alcohol on site, no prepared meals outside of the regularly scheduled community kitchen, but there will be snacks. Masks and COVID screening required. No violence, respect yourself and everyone else and we will do the same!
WHEN: Tuesday Feb 22nd - Saturday Feb 26th
Donations NEEDED!
Food: Cup o' soups, granola bars, tea, coffee, decaf coffee, creamer, sugar, pastries, fruit, cereal, milk, etc.
Supplies: Blankets, hand warmers, toilet paper, paper towels, gloves, hats, scarfs, socks (no other clothing please!), basic cleaning supplies, bleach wipes, vinyl un-powdered gloves size medium or large.
DROP OFF: Please drop off donations starting Tuesday 2/22 from 10am-4pm at 108 State St NW, Olympia, WA 98501.
Donations dropped off after 8 PM should be brought to the cold weather shelter directly at 701 Franklin Street.
Supplies: Blankets, hand warmers, toilet paper, paper towels, gloves, hats, scarfs, socks (no other clothing please!), basic cleaning supplies, bleach wipes, vinyl un-powdered gloves size medium or large.
DROP OFF: Please drop off donations starting Tuesday 2/22 from 10am-4pm at 108 State St NW, Olympia, WA 98501.
Donations dropped off after 8 PM should be brought to the cold weather shelter directly at 701 Franklin Street.
