No matter the temperature or season, Sno-Isle Libraries are here to provide support and connect you with information, resources and services to help you manage extreme changes in the weather.
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Cold Weather Support Services
Find information about community resources and organizations that provide assistance when temperatures drop during the winter.
Power outage information
Road condition information
- WSDOT road conditions
- National Weather Service Seattle Twitter
- Washington State DOT Twitter
- Community Transit Rider Alerts, opens a new window
- Winter Driving Tips
Assistance with energy costs
- Snohomish County Energy Assistance 425-388-3880
- Project Pride 425-374-1243
- Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society 425-304-3203
- Opportunity Council Whidbey Island - Energy Assistance 360-679-6577 or 800-317-5427
- Helping Hand of Snohomish County 360-221-7777
Island County Resources (including shelter information)
Coupeville
- Ryan’s House for Youth 360-331-4575
Freeland
- Helping Hand of South Whidbey 360-221-7777
Langley
- Whidbey Island Nourishes 360-221-7787
Oak Harbor
Quick links
Social media updates
Snohomish County Resources (including shelter information)
Snohomish County Public Safety Hub
Darrington
- North Counties Family Services 360-436-0334
Edmonds/Lynnwood
- We All Belong Cold Weather Shelter 206-743-9843
- Pathways for Women Shelter 425-774-9843 x226
Everett
- Cocoon House 425-259-5802
- Everett Cold Weather Shelter 425-977-9686
Marysville
- Marysville Cold Weather Shelter 425-686-9272
Monroe and Snohomish
- East County Cold Weather Shelters 360-793-2400
Quick links
Social media updates
- Snohomish County
- Snohomish County Emergency Management, opens a new window
- Snohomish County Sheriff
- Snohomish Health District, opens a new window
Hot Weather Support Services
When extreme heat is in the forecast, the risk of heat-related illness and forest fire increases. The resources below will help you to avoid heat-related illness and identify increased threats to air quality in western Washington.
Cooling Centers
Find a list of public facilities with air conditioning, including many of our libraries.
Preparedness & Safety Tips
- CDC - Extreme Heat - This website provides helpful tips, information, and resources to help you stay safe in the extreme heat this summer.
- CDC - Heat Stress - Heat Related Illness - Information about the various types of heat-related illnesses, and what can be done to prevent and treat them.
- National Weather Service - Extreme Heat: Forecasts and Safety - View real-time forecasts and find safety and preparedness information.
Local Information & Assistance
- Washington State DOH – Hot Weather Safety - Reduce your risk of heat-related illness with these safety precautions from the Washington State Department of Health.
- Island County - Extreme Heat - Information about preparation, heat illness, pets, and cooling centers.
- Opportunity Council Essential Needs - Whidbey & Camano Island - Get referrals for assistance with practical needs like housing set-up expenses, utilities, and one-time extraordinary expenses like car repairs.
Bad Air & Fire Season Resources
- Washington Department of Ecology – Air Quality Advisory - The Washington Air Quality Advisory (WAQA) is an index for reporting air quality and can advise you about air quality levels.
- Washington Smoke Information - The Washington Smoke blog is a partnership between state, county, tribal, and federal agencies, who coordinate to collectively share info for Washington communities affected by wildfire smoke.
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