Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Public Health and Social Services

The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is located in Olympia, Washington. The Department is governed by the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners. Our mission: "Working together to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for everyone".

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Hazardous Weather Event Declared for the Night of Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for below-freezing nighttime weather patterns in the Puget Sound with possible sleet and snow on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter.

March 10, 2026

Announcements, Weather
Notice of hazardous weather with temperatures below freezing through February 20, 2026, listing overnight emergency shelters in Olympia, WA for adults, families, and youth.

Hazardous Weather Event Declared for the Nights of Wednesday, February 18 through Friday, February 20, 2026

Extended extreme cold temperatures expected. Sleet & snow possible as the National Weather Service issues a forecast for below-freezing nighttime weather patterns in the Puget Sound with possible sleet and snow beginning Wednesday, February 18 through Friday, February 20, 2026. Extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter.

February 17, 2026

Announcements, Health
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Hazardous Weather Event Declared for the Nights of Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026

Hazardous Weather Event Declared for the Nights of Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026
Snow and extended extreme cold temperatures expected

January 23, 2026

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Specialized Recreation - Craft Nights! Registration Required

Thursday, March 12, 2026
5:00pm
Public Health and Social Services Location
Family Friendly

Mar

12

Olympic Model Railroad Society Meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00pm
Fair Location
Family Friendly

Mar

13

Specialized Recreation - Fine Arts Fridays Registration Required

Friday, March 13, 2026
4:30pm
Public Health and Social Services Location
Family Friendly

Public Health and Social Services

360-867-2500

Public Health and Social Services Location

412 Lilly Rd. NE
Olympia, WA 98506-5132
Phone: 360-867-2500
Fax: 360-867-2600
Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Phone Line Open Daily 8:00am-5:00pm