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Hazardous Weather Event Declared for August 11 and 12, 2025

August 11, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Monday, August 11, 2025

CONTACT: Renae Miller, Public Information Supervisor, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, (360) 463-0362 or renae.miller@co.thurston.wa.us 

Dr. Jen Freiheit, Director, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

 

Hazardous Weather Event Declared for August 11 and 12, 2025: High temperatures expected in Thurston County

OLYMPIA – High temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services issues “Hazardous Weather” advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts this week. Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMAP) will be conducting outreach with emergency supplies to those without shelter. Sergio’s Place Service Center operations will open on Monday, August 11, from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

  • Increased Shelter-in-Place Activities: Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMAP) will increase distribution of survival supplies to individuals and families living outside.
  • Sergio’s Place open on Monday, August 11: Open 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Shelter guest entrance for Sergio’s Place is located at 3501 Mary Elder Rd NE. Walk-up entrance off Martin Way. Pets welcome. Please call (360) 706-2287 for more information.

Sergio’s Place regular hours are Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. They will extend hours on Tuesday, August 12 if sufficient staffing becomes available. Follow Thurston County Public Health and Social Services on social media for updates.

 

Hot weather donations needed

Interfaith Works accepts donations at Sergio’s Place during regularly scheduled hours on Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at 3501 Mary Elder Rd NE (Sergio’s Place donation collection entrance). No parking on Martin Way.

Items needed: bottled water, sports drinks, sports drink mix, popsicles, non-perishable snacks, tarps, hats, summer clothing, sunscreen, etc.

 

Overnight shelter list: bit.ly/ThurstonShelters

Thurston County Shelter Hotline: 1-844-628-7343

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