Seattle Hot Weather Resources for May 13-15
From Seattle Neighborhoods…
Due to extreme heat, with temperatures in the 80’s and potentially higher, King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is activating Severe Weather Response protocols in Seattle from Saturday, May 13 through Monday, May 15.
Note: KCRHA will continue to provide updates on this blogpost: Extreme Heat Shelter: May 13-15 - KCRHA as the agency secures more locations.
Below you will find locations and hours of operation across the county for cooling spaces (from the blogpost linked above).
Seattle Day Centers:
The following are Seattle day centers for people experiencing homelessness. These day centers remain open on their regular schedule.
Jefferson Day Center (4th & Jefferson), Every Day, 7:00am – 5:00pm
White Center Community Center
Seattle Indian Center Day Center (624 S. Dearborn Street), Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Compass Day Center (77 S Washington St.), Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 7:00pm
Elizabeth Gregory Home (1604 NE 50th St.), Sunday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm, women only **
Immanuel Community Services (1215 Thomas St.), Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm
Orion Center (1828 Yale Ave),Monday-Friday 9am-8pm (except Wednesday CLOSED from 12:45pm-3pm) / Saturday 10am-2pm youth only (ages 12 to 24)
UDYC (4516 15th Ave. NE) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-4pm / Wednesday 8am-1pm / Sunday 9am-1pm youth only (ages 12 to 24)
S. Seattle 24 hours (except Wednesday CLOSED from 12:45pm-3pm) youth only (ages 12 to 24)
Mary’s Place Day Center (1830 Ninth Ave), Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm; women or women with children only
Ballard (2014-B NW 57th St), Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 2:30pm
Downtown (1924 Ninth Avenue), Monday – Friday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm and Saturday – Sunday from 8:00am – 3:00pm
Chief Seattle Club Day Center (410 2nd Ave. Ext S.), Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 2:00pm
Aurora Commons (8914 Aurora Ave N.), Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 1:00pm **
Bread of Life Mission (97 South Main St.), Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran: (1215 Thomas St.), Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm **
Street Youth Ministries (4540 15th Ave NE, Monday – Tuesday, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Wednesday – Friday, 10:30am – 2:30pm
New Horizons Ministries (2709 3rd Ave), Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 9:00pm Youth/Young-Adult Only (13-25)
More places to beat the heat:
Local malls
Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila
Northgate Station in Seattle
Libraries
Most libraries will be open and can be used as cooling spaces. Check for locations and times.
Movie theaters
King County Metro Statement:
King County Metro has directed operators to provide any customer a trip who is seeking respite from the heat and/or would like a ride to a cooling center.
“Metro is not waiving fares during the heat wave. However, we never make fares a barrier to people in safety situations.”
Hot weather: How to stay cool and safe
Check on at-risk friends, family and neighbors.
Stay cool.
Spend time in air-conditioned buildings (such as malls, movie theaters, or libraries) if you can and avoid direct contact with the sun.
Some cities in King County may offer cooling centers for those who need them.
Reduce physical activity and move to shaded areas.
Do outdoor activities in the cooler morning or evening hours.
Cool your body down quickly by wearing a wet scarf, bandana, or shirt.
Stay hydrated.
Drink plenty of water and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more.
Limit or avoid caffeine and alcohol. They can be dehydrating.
Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open. It only takes a few minutes for severe medical problems and even death to occur.
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Seek medical care immediately if you know someone who experiences symptoms.
Check the local weather forecast – the National Weather Service is the best place to access the most current weather and forecast information.
The City’s Seattle Animal Shelter also reminds residents to protect their pets from the heat by never leaving them unattended in the sunlight, keeping ventilation and water flowing for them, avoid overexerting them, and never leave them unattended in a vehicle. For a full list of pet safety tips from 2022, please visit the shelter’s website.
For more information from Public Health – Seattle & King County about heat safety, including information in multiple languages, visit KingCounty.gov/BeatTheHeat.
