With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Tacoma to expand homeless shelter capacity
The city of Tacoma has expanded inclement-weather beds into next week, pending the potential for flooding and continued high winds and low temperatures, according to a news release Tuesday afternoon.
As previously reported by the News Tribune, there’s a likelihood of wind, rain and temperatures that dip into the teens this weekend and next week.
These shelter locations opened Tuesday evening to provide 120 additional beds:
Tacoma Rescue Mission (whose main campus is located at 425 South Tacoma Way) expanded shelter Holy Rosary Church by 20 beds
Catholic Community Services’ Nativity House (located at 702 South 14th Street) provided an additional 80 overflow shelter beds
Valeo Vocation (located at 415 South 13th Street) provided 20 overflow beds for young adults age 18-24 at the Beacon Young Adult Shelter
The city’s Homeless Engagement Alternatives Liaison team also will offer people living outside blankets, gloves, socks, hats and hand warmers as they work to connect them to shelter, according to the city. The team also carries water and pet food for distribution year round.
Other places to stay warm include the Tacoma and Pierce County public libraries, according to the city’s Tuesday inclement weather update.
