
Council for the Homeless issued a Severe Cold Weather Alert for the emergency shelter system in Clark County for the night of Saturday, Feb. 1st, and may extend through Tuesday, Feb. 11th.
Additional resources and increased shelter capacity will be activated during this time period.
Overnight Warming Centers:
Living Hope Church (2711 NE Andresen Rd; Vancouver, WA 98661)
Days open: Thursday, February 6th
Hours: 7pm-7:00 Am
Nearest C-Tran: #32 or Fourth Plain Vine
Salvation Army (1612 I street Washougal, WA)
Days open: Thursday, February 6th
Hours: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Pets are welcome – Location has a few kennels onsite.
For up to date shelter information:
Please direct people who need shelter and housing assistance to the Council for the
Homeless Housing Hotline at (360) 695-9677.
Monday-Friday from 9am-8pm
Weekends and holidays from 11am-5pm
A message from C-Tran:
“During extreme temperatures, C-TRAN will not turn anyone away who is riding to a warming center. Passengers should tell the operator as they board that they’re heading to a warming center, and fares will not be enforced. We also encourage anyone to plan ahead and stay hydrated if they expect to be out traveling.”
A message from Marlow Macht, Clark County EMS, Medical Program Director:
“Particularly in the dry cold, people with limited access to water can become dehydrated because thirst cues decrease, but the body uses a lot of moisture to warm the air; people have fewer thirst cues in the dry cold. No need to hyper-hydrate; just have water or warm drinks available when possible.”
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