Severe weather shelter opens in Auburn


December 29, 2012 · 12:14 PM

In response to predicted cold and wet weather conditions, the Auburn Food Bank will operate a severe weather shelter during overnight hours at Veteran's Memorial Park in the William C. Warren Bldg., 411 E St. NE. The shelter will be open from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday through Wednesday.

This is an emergency shelter only and no services are provided.

For more information, please contact Debbie Christian at the Food Bank at 253-334-4860 or Auburn Emergency Management at 253-876-1925. Citizens with emergencies should call 9-1-1. For real-time emergency information, visit the City of Auburn on the web at www.cityofauburn.wa.

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