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

January 23, 2026
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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 the Nights of Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026
Extended extreme cold temperatures expected. Snow possible.

OLYMPIA – Extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services issues“Hazardous Weather” advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts and extend overnight shelter capacity for Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026. 

  • Increased Shelter-in-Place Activities: Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMap) will increase distribution of survival supplies to individuals and families living outside.
  • Overnight Emergency Shelter at Sergio’s Place: Available for unsheltered adults over age 18. Nightly Saturday and Sunday (January 24 and 25), starting at 8:00 p.m.
  • Shelter guest entrance for Sergio’s Place is located at 3444 Martin Way NE. Pets are welcome. Please call (360) 706-2287 for more information.
  • Families with children under age 18 and pregnant people: Nightly shelter available at Pear Blossom Place, 837 7th Ave. SE Olympia, 98501. Ring doorbell for entrance.
  • Youth and young adults, ages 24 and under: Nightly shelter available at Rosie’s Place, 520 Pear St. SE Olympia, WA 98501. Call to sign up on weekdays starting at 9:00 a.m. (360) 918-7879. Open nightly 9:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Other overnight shelter options are available at Union Gospel Mission for single adults and St. Michael’s Parish and Sacred Heart for single men. See the full Thurston County Shelter List. 

For more information on available shelters, contact the Thurston County Shelter Hotline at 1-844-628-7343.

Cold weather donations needed at Sergio’s Place and OlyMap

Interfaith Works is accepting donations on Saturday 1/24 and Sunday 1/25, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. and regularly on Tuesdays-Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Sergio’s Place, 3501 Mary Elder Rd NE (Sergio’s Place donation collection entrance). No parking on Martin Way.

Items needed: blankets, twin/single bed sheets, ramen, non-perishable snacks, instant coffee, creamer, sugar, hot tea, hot chocolate, disposable cups and utensils, socks, long johns, underwear, tarps, ponchos, hand warmers, sleeping bags, tents, gloves/mittens, hats, warm clothing.

OlyMap accepts donations Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at their office in the basement of First Christian Church 701 Franklin St. Olympia, WA 98501. Drop off donations at the OlyMap office underneath the stairs, below the sanctuary.

Items needed: ramen and cup-of-soups, non-perishable snacks, handwarmers, socks, long johns, underwear, ponchos, hats, gloves/mittens, warm clothing, tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, buddy heaters, and green propane tanks.

To join OlyMap as a volunteer, submit a volunteer application.

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