Weather Policy, Emergency Shelters, and Day Center Information

Update: Thursday, September 5, 9:48 a.m.

Due to elevated HeatRisk in the next few days, KCRHA is activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols from Thursday, September 5 through Friday, September 6, with the possibility of extending if the forecast shifts. Learn more about thresholds for heat and wildfire smoke activationwhat goes into an activation, review our full Severe Weather Policy

Inclement Weather Policy

We generally follow the Issaquah School District weather closure policy; if the school district is closed or delayed, we are also closed or delayed, unless posted otherwise here and on social media. Please check our pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.


If you need emergency shelter, start with the list of resources below. If you need additional assistance or resources, contact Nicole, 206-532-1788.

For immediate assistance to access shelter or other resources, call 2-1-1 or 800-621-4636, Monday-Friday 8am-6pm. After hours, call 866-427-4747.


Mary's Place (families with children)

  • For families with children who are unsheltered (living outside, in a car, etc.): 206-245-1026


King County 2-1-1 (Crisis Connections)

  • Links to the latest brochure of emergency shelters: Click here


REACH Center of Hope


Friends of Youth (young adults and minors)

The Sophia Way (women only)


Congregations for the Homeless (men only)


Noel House Programs (women with or without children)


New Bethlehem Project (families with children)