Severe Weather Response

General Use:

QR Code for KCRHA’s Severe Weather Response page – can be added to flyers to direct to the most up-to-date info

Heat & Wildfire Smoke Activation Tiers Consolidated Flyer – for service providers to have a quick reference to activation tiers

How to Stay Safe in a Heatwave (King County Public Health Info) – Social Media Carousel – for service providers and community members to share (compressed folder with 8 images)

Three Ways the Public Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness During a Heatwave – Social Media Carousel – for service providers and community members to share (compressed folder with 4 images)

This information is updated during Severe Weather Activations. It was last updated on July 1, 2024, in preparation for the transition from cold weather activations to heat and wildfire smoke activations.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.

This information is updated during Severe Weather Activations. It was last updated on July 1, 2024, in preparation for the transition from cold weather activations to heat and wildfire smoke activations.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

This information is updated during Severe Weather Activations. It was last updated on July 1, 2024, in preparation for the transition from cold weather activations to heat and wildfire smoke activations.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

This information is updated during Severe Weather Activations. It was last updated on July 1, 2024, in preparation for the transition from cold weather activations to heat and wildfire smoke activations.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

This information is updated during Severe Weather Activations. It was last updated on July 1, 2024, in preparation for the transition from cold weather activations to heat and wildfire smoke activations.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

During the warmer months and wildfire season, many local organizations are providing spaces and supplies to keep unhoused neighbors cool, hydrated, and safe from extreme weather, there are a few things you can do to help, too:

During a Severe Weather Response protocols activation, you can look at the information listed in the sections above and find organizations in your region that offer daytime or overnight shelter when protocols are not activated, you can view our Regional Services Database to find an organization near you.

• Check in with local organizations that are operating daytime drop-in centers and overnight shelter and ask if they need any donated supplies to keep their site running smoothly.
• Volunteer with an organization that provides warming or resources for unsheltered individuals in your neighborhood or city.
• Donate financially to an organization that serves your community.
• Help get the word out about resources by sharing this page, or the graphics in the “Shareable Graphics & Flyers” section above on social media.

During heatwaves and wildfire smoke, you can also carry hydrating beverages like water or electrolyte drinks and snacks to distribute to people who request help.