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Severe weather shelter to open in Auburn


January 8, 2013 · 4:11 PM

In response to predicted cold and wet weather conditions, the Auburn Food Bank will operate a severe weather shelter during overnight hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the following locations.

• Les Gove Community Campus in the Multipurpose Bldg., 1020 Deals Way

Wednesday, 9 p.m.-7 a.m.

• Veteran's Memorial Park in the William C. Warren Bldg., 411 E St. NE

Thursday, 9 p.m.-7 a.m. and Friday, 9 p.m.-7 a.m.

This is an emergency, temporary shelter only and no services will be 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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