Due to anticipated freezing weather conditions, three Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open Tuesday, December 28. Additionally, special measures are being taken at the shelters to prevent the spread of viruses, including COVID-19.Hours of operation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. except as noted for the Village Green location. Guests will not be able to check into the shelter after 8 p.m. If no guests have checked into a shelter location by 8:00 p.m., that location will close for the evening.The locations are:Village Green Community Center26159 Dulay Rd NEKingston, WAThis location is open from 6:30 p.m. until 6:30 a.m.Port Orchard United Methodist Church725 Kitsap StPort Orchard, WA
Gateway Fellowship, West Wing Building18901 8th Ave NEPoulsbo, WASilverdale United Methodist Church9982 Silverdale WaySilverdale, WAThose needing transportation to the closest shelter can call 360-373-3000 to arrange for a ride before 7 p.m.The severe weather shelters serve all people in our area who require safe overnight refuge when hazardous weather conditions are expected. Further activation will be weather and volunteer dependent. Call 2-1-1 for information about the Severe Weather Shelter Program and details on how to receive text message notifications when the shelters open.
