Hazardous weather advisory issued for Thurston County

A hazardous weather advisory was issued on Monday, Feb. 10, to increase shelter-in-place efforts around Thurston County amid subfreezing overnight lows this week.

The advisory runs from Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, through the morning of Friday, Feb. 14.

“Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMAP) will be conducting outreach with emergency supplies to those without shelter,” said the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department in issuing the advisory. “Extended overnight shelter will be offered Tuesday, Wednesday (Feb. 12) and Thursday (Feb. 13).”

The overnight low is forecast at around 18 degrees on Tuesday evening with a low near 20 degrees on Wednesday night. The overnight low should be around 25 degrees on Thursday night, according to a National Weather Service forecast.

Overnight emergency shelter is available at Sergio’s Place for unsheltered adults over the age of 18 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting at 8 p.m.

The shelter guest entrance for Sergio’s Place is located at 3444 Martin Way NE, Olympia. Pets are welcome. For more information, call 360-706-2287.

For families with children under the age of 18, nightly shelter is available at Pear Blossom Place, 837 7th Ave. SE, Olympia. Ring the doorbell for entrance.

People can call to sign up on weekdays starting at 9 a.m. The shelter, which is open nightly from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., can be reached at 360-918-7879.

Cold weather donations are also being accepted at OlyMAP’s office from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday. The office is located in the basement of First Christian Church, 701 Franklin St., Olympia.

Items needed include blankets, twin and single bed sheets, ramen, nonperishable snacks, instant coffee, creamer, hot tea, hot chocolate, disposable cups and utensils, socks, warm clothing and undergarments, hand warmers, tents, sleeping bags, tents, gloves, mittens and hats.

Other emergency shelter options are available. To view the full list, visit bit.ly/ThurstonShelters.

For more information on available shelters, call the Thurston County Shelter Hotline at 844-628-7343.