Extreme Heat Shelter: May 13-19
May 11, 2023 | Severe Weather
Due to extreme heat, with temperatures in the 80’s and potentially higher, KCRHA is activating Severe Weather Response protocols in Seattle from Saturday, May…Read More
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Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and Homelessness
August 29, 2023 | Severe Weather
Living unsheltered can worsen mental and physical health conditions, and exposure to extreme weather leads to even greater complications for mental and physical…Read More
Why KCRHA Uses HeatRisk for Severe Weather Activations
June 12, 2025 | Severe Weather
Transitioning to using HeatRisk empowers us to respond earlier, when the people who are most likely to experience heat-related harm need support. This is…Read More
Recap: How We Responded to Severe Heat
August 5, 2022 | Severe Weather
The July heat wave, with several days above 90 degrees, was record-breaking but our partners were up for the challenge and successfully served many…Read More
Cooling Centers (Aug 11-14 heatwave)
August 11, 2021 | Severe Weather
King County, Seattle, and several cities across the county have opened and identified places that are welcoming people to come cool down during this…Read More