With temperatures predicted to drop below freezing, the Kent Severe Weather Shelter will open nightly Thursday, Jan. 11 through Sunday, Jan. 14 downtown at Holy Spirit Church, 318 Third Ave. S.
The shelter will be open 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.
Details:
• Check-in from 9-10 p.m. is preferred
• Doors will close once capacity is reached
• Guests must stay in their assigned locations
• Bottled water and prepackaged snacks will be available
• No reentry upon exit
• Guests must vacate shelter by 7 a.m. each morning
For more information, please email the Kent Human Services team at HumanServices@kentwa.gov.
Note: The operation of the Kent Severe Weather Shelter is dependent on the availability of adequate staffing. Please direct all inquiries about volunteering and donations to Holy Spirit Church at 253-859-0444.
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