In addition to the incredible challenges our City has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our region has seen an increase in extreme weather events over the past year due to climate change, such as record breaking snow fall in February, all-time record breaking heat last month, and the severe drought we are currently experiencing […]
Homelessness Task Force progress reports
Recap: Human Service Department’s response to record breaking heat
In response to record breaking heat, the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD) activated it’s inclement weather plan to support people experiencing homelessness. On Saturday, June 26, Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center was activated as a 24-hour cooling shelter and was open through the morning of Tuesday, June 29, to provide relief from the elements for those living unsheltered. The shelter was operated by The Salvation Army, […]
Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center to open as an emergency cooling shelter in response to forecasted record breaking heat
With forecasted record breaking temperatures over the weekend through Monday, June 28, the Human Services Department announced the planned opening of an 24-hour cooling shelter to provide relief from the elements for individuals experiencing homelessness. The cooling shelter will be open from 8 a.m. this Saturday, June 26, through 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. The shelter will be operated by the Salvation Army with capacity for 73 individuals. Meals will be provided to […]
Recap: Seattle Human Services Department’s winter storm response
In response to two winter storms earlier this month that brought subfreezing temperatures and historic snowfall, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), implemented its winter weather emergency response plan by opening four severe weather shelters in the course of five days. The shelters at Seattle Center’s Fisher […]
City Hall to open as a severe weather shelter, adds an additional 75 temporary beds
In response to freezing temperatures and significant snow accumulation, the City of Seattle, in partnership with King County, will open City Hall tonight, February 13, as a severe weather shelter with capacity for 75 individuals experiencing homelessness. The shelter opens at 8 p.m. and will remain open through Monday morning, February 15. The Shelter will be operated by the Salvation Army and Compass Housing […]
Recent City of Seattle Blog Posts
- Three New Tiny House Village Projects to Offer Even More Spaces July 28, 2021 Seattle Human Services
- City announces $10.4 million to Community Organizations Focused on BIPOC Safety July 21, 2021 Kamaria Hightower
- HSD prepares its wildfire smoke response to support people experiencing homelessness July 20, 2021 Seattle Human Services
- Human Services Department prepares its wildfire smoke response to support people experiencing homelessness July 20, 2021 Homelessness Response
- Serving the Community: Seattle’s COVID-19 Emergency Food Response July 8, 2021 Human Interests
- HSD Staff Respond to Record-Breaking Heatwave July 2, 2021 Michael Taylor-Judd
- Recap: Human Service Department’s response to record breaking heat July 1, 2021 Homelessness Response
- Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center to open as an emergency cooling shelter June 25, 2021 Michael Taylor-Judd
- Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center to open as an emergency cooling shelter in response to forecasted record breaking heat June 25, 2021 Homelessness Response
- City of Seattle Opens Additional Cooling Centers and Updated Guidance for Staying Cool in Extreme Heat June 24, 2021 Kamaria Hightower
