Thurston County News Release: Heat Leads County to Declare Hazardous Weather Event

High temperatures expected in Thurston County

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Submitted by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

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 Service Center operations will extend hours on Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

  • Increased Shelter-in-Place Activities: Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMAP) will increase the distribution of survival supplies to individuals and families living outside.
  • Extended Daytime Hours at Sergio’s Place: Open 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday July 16, 2025
    • The 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.

Hot weather donations needed

Interfaith Works accepts donations at Sergio’s Place 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

For more information on available shelters, contact the Thurston County Shelter Hotline at 1.844.628.7343.

Read more Thurston County news here.

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