Auburn severe weather shelter extends dates


January 10, 2013 · 4:41 PM

In response to predicted cold weather conditions, the Auburn Food Bank is extending the dates of a severe weather shelter to include Saturday and Sunday.

The shelter, at Veteran's Memorial Park in the William C. Warren Building, 411 E. St. NE, will be open both days from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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.

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