The City Renton is partnering with Catholic Community Services to open the Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) at Renton Harambee Center tonight, Wednesday Nov. 12, due to dangerously low temperatures.

The shelter is located at 316 South 3rd St.

Check in and registration begins at 8:30 p.m.

All are welcome. The SWS is available for single women and men, couples, and homeless families with children who are living on the streets or in vehicles; separate sleeping spaces have been prepared for men, women, and for families with children.

The SWS will be operated by Catholic Community Services staff and volunteers from the greater Renton community. All must register at the door. As with all shelters, rules for the health and safety of clients, staff and the broader community will apply.

The shelter will close at 8 a.m. and all must vacate.

There are also shelters open in Auburn, Federal Way, Bellevue, and Seattle. Please contact the Crisis Clinic by dialing 2-1-1 to access shelter information in these other areas or click here for a list of winter shelters operating throughout King County.