Severe weather shelter open tonight in Auburn


January 3, 2013 · 10:29 AM

The City of Auburn, in conjunction with the Auburn Food Bank, has extended the opening of the severe weather shelter to include tonight. Hours are 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The shelter is the Williams C. Warren Building in Veteran's Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE.

Questions regarding the shelter may be directed to Debbie Christian, director of the food bank, at 253-334-4860

Citizens with emergencies should call 911. For emergency preparedness questions, call 253-876-1925.

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