Emergency shelter beds and outreach extended for “Hazardous Weather Advisory” November 24 through 29

“This coming weekend’s extreme weather is dangerous for those without shelter,” said Thurston County Corad of County Commissioners (BoCC) in a news release.

From November 24-29, a weather forecast of below-freezing nighttime conditions in Puget Sound has prompted Thurston County Public Health and Social Services to issue a “Hazardous Weather Advisory.”

This is aimed at increasing shelter-in-place efforts and extending nightly shelter beds being offered. The beds will be available from 8 p.m. to  a.m. The advisory ends on Wednesday, November 29 at 8:00 a.m.

Overnight Emergency Shelter at Sergio’s Place:

• Available for unsheltered adults over age 18 at Sergio’s Place Friday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 29, 2023, overnight from 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
• Shelter guest entrance for Sergio’s Place is located at 3444 Martin Way NE.Pets are welcome. Please email bubenzer@iwshelter.org for more information.

Increased Shelter-in-Place Activities:

• Olympia Mutual Aid Partners will increase distribution of survival supplies to individuals and families living outside.

Donations for cold weather needed

Starting Friday, November 24 through 28, “Donations will be accepted only from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.” at 3501 Mary Elder Rd NE (Sergio’s Place donation collection entrance). Parking on Martin Way is prohibited.

Needed items

• Blankets
• Socks, long johns, underwear,
• Hand warmers, gloves/mittens, hats, warm clothing
• Twin/single bed sheets
• Instant noodles
• Non-perishable snacks
• Instant coffee, creamer, hot tea, hot chocolate
• Disposable cups and utensils
• Tarps, ponchos, sleeping bags, tents

For donating additional times, Sergio’s business hours are Tuesday-Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekly. Call Sam Bubenzer at 360-884-2742 for more information.

The shelter hotline is 1-844-628-7343 for more information on available shelters. To view the full list of Thurston County Shelters list, click here.

Other shelter options are Union Gospel Mission for single adults at St. Michaels Parish and Sacred Hard for single men. For families and children seeking shelter, the Family Support Center’s Pear Blossom Place and Community Youth Services are available for youth ages 18-24.