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Warming shelters open across Spokane

Locations allow residents to escape from the cold

Julie Happy, 509.625.7773, jhappy@spokanecity.org

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 4:55 p.m.

As power outages and storm debris cleanup continues, several shelters are open in Spokane to help people looking for a warm place to stay Wednesday night.

Here is a list of shelters open:

  • Red Cross – Three locations: 1404 N. Ash St., Spokane, WA; 15618 E Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley, WA; and 204 4th Street St., Cheney, WA
  • Salvation Army (222 E. Indiana) – Serves men and women; Opens at 6 p.m. This location does not have power but will be safe.
  • HOPE House (111 W. 3rd Ave) – Operated by Volunteers of America; serves single women
  • Crosswalk (525 W. 2nd Ave) – Operated by Volunteers of America; serves children under the age of 18
  • House of Charity (32 W. Pacific Ave) – Operated by Catholic Charities; serves men and women – no children.

For additional resources and information following Tuesday’s storm, visit SpokaneCity.org.