Current Events

The severe weather shelter program will be operating again in Kitsap County for men, women, youth, and families. Three locations have been decided upon for the shelters. The first is at Coffee Oasis in Bremerton, the second location is at the Communitas Building, and the third is at the First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo.

The shelters will open if it is expected to be 32 degrees or lower for four or more hours; if one inch of snow is expected; or if one inch of rain is expected between noon and 6 a.m. the next day. The determination is made by the Dept. of Emergency Management.

To subscribe to the Severe Weather Shelter Activation List register at https://www.piersystem.com/go/site/1082/

Procedures/Rules/Regulations

• All persons entering the shelter will be asked to sign in between 6pm-9pm. The shelter will close the following day at 7am. There will not be a background check performed.
• All belongings will be checked in. You may keep things needed for the night like a teddy bear, book, or medications.
• There will be no use of drugs or alcohol and smoking will only be allowed outside in designated areas before 9pm.
• Follow the basic rules of conduct, no fighting or disturbing others while you are in the shelter and will be asked to leave if you do not follow shelter rules.
• Currently no arrangements have been made for pets and they will not be allowed in the shelter. Service and support animals will be allowed in with documentation.
• No food will be served at the shelter.

Location:
Coffee Oasis
822 Burwell St, Bremerton, WA, 98337
Located 2 blocks south of Salvation Army, on Burwell between Warren and Park Ave.

Location:
Communitas
920 Park Ave, Bremerton, WA, 98337
The Communitas Building is a big brown building on Park Ave 1 block south of 11th St behind KCR.

Location:
First Lutheran Church
18920 4th Ave, Poulsbo, WA, 98337
From Highway 305 turn west on NE Hostmark St, then right on to 4th Ave.

Location: Closed
Spirit of Truth Fellowship
902 Dekalb St, Port Orchard, WA, 98366

For information about opening status please call 2-1-1. After hours your call will be directed to the Crisis Clinic.