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Severe Weather Activation

Freezing and Snowy Weather

Severe Winter Weather Shelter

Operated by FUSION at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center
📍 1505 S 328th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
📞 253-838-0950

Overview

FUSION operates the Severe Winter Weather Shelter at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming space for individuals and families experiencing homelessness during periods of extreme cold or hazardous weather.

Shelter activation occurs under the direction of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and the City of Federal Way when weather conditions meet severe criteria, such as heavy snowfall, freezing rain, or dangerously low temperatures.

Hours of Operation

  • Regular Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM

  • Extended Hours: Open 24 hours when directed by KCRHA or the City of Federal Way due to ongoing severe weather.

Services Provided

  • Hot dinner and breakfast served daily

  • Safe, congregate sleeping areas

  • Restrooms and hygiene supplies available on site. No shower facilities available. 

  • On-site security for the safety of all guests

  • Pet-friendly environment (pets must remain in a cage or kennel while indoors)

Shelter Guidelines

To ensure a safe and respectful environment for all guests:

  • Shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis

  • Open to men, women, and families

  • No background check required; ID may be requested

  • No drugs, alcohol, or weapons permitted

  • Personal belongings must be stored outside the building in provided totes

  • Curfew: Guests may not leave the building after 10:00 PM

Commitment to Safety and Dignity

FUSION’s Severe Winter Weather Shelter reflects our mission to provide compassionate, temporary relief for community members facing life-threatening cold. Our goal is to ensure every individual has access to warmth, nourishment, and safety during the harshest conditions of the year.