Weather Policy, Emergency Shelters, and Day Center Information

Update: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

KCRHA has extended the  severe weather activation period:

Due to persistent overnight low temperatures and the potential for lowland snow in the forecast, KCRHA has activated Tier 3 Severe Weather Response Protocols through Friday, February 14, winding down the morning of Saturday, February 15, with a potential for extension.

Severe Weather Shelter Navigation Hotline: (206) 245-1026 – Available 8:00 am – 11:30 pm daily
Anyone can use this hotline during severe weather activations for information on shelters and navigating to shelter locations. Families with children can call to be connected with a shelter and a ride to that location, as available.

Friday, February 7, 2025
The food bank will be under normal operations today. Please keep a watch on our website and socials as cold temps and icy conditions continue in our region. Thank you and stay safe!

Inclement Weather Policy

Please check our pages on Facebook, X (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)