Auburn emergency cold weather shelter opens tonight and Tuesday


December 17, 2012 · 3:01 PM

In response to cold and windy weather conditions, the Auburn Food Bank will operate a severe weather shelter during overnight hours at Veteran's Memorial Park, 405 E St. NE, Auburn.

The shelter will be open from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. today and Tuesday.

This is an emergency shelter only and no services are provided.

For more information, please contact Debbie Christian at the food bank at 253-334-4860 or Auburn Emergency Management at 253-876-1925.

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