King County Regional Homelessness Authority

While the incoming storm does not meet our current activation thresholds, we know that it is still a dangerous situation. We have gathered some safety tips for our neighbors who are currently experiencing homelessness. To see shelters in your area, access the Year-Round Regional Services Database on our Severe Weather page: https://lnkd.in/gaJ44sSi

Our FY24 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development NOFO Consolidated Application and Priority List are now available for the public to view. Visit https://lnkd.in/gPRXm4Rb to learn more about the federal funding we’re applying for this year.

On Friday, October 11, KCRHA is hosting a virtual community meeting to review the ranking and rating process, as well as this year’s Priority List, for the 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This process is how we, as a community, have worked together to create a list of local projects to receive HUD funding in the coming fiscal year. More information, including meeting details, the FY24 Priority List, and our Ranking & Rating template are available on our CoC page: https://lnkd.in/dvpuBiAW

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Did you know—you can still vote if you’re experiencing homelessness or housing instability? Here is some information from Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness on how you can vote: https://lnkd.in/gPnDJ6E8 ?

Whether it’s heat, smoke, freezing temperatures, rain, or snow—knowing when to activate severe weather protocols in our geographically diverse region can be complicated. Learn more about it in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/grphugPH

We have been experiencing some deteriorated air quality lately. While it doesn’t meet our threshold for activation, Public Health of Seattle-King County has some helpful information. If you can, seek indoor spaces with air filtration, and avoid strenuous activity outdoors today. https://lnkd.in/gecrc2CQ

The forecast has shifted, and it is expected to be hot again today. We have extended the activation of our Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols through today. You can also use many of these spaces to escape deteriorating air quality. Resources here: https://lnkd.in/gaJ44sSi

?? With another hot day in the forecast, Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols remain active through today. Find cooling spaces and shelters throughout King County here: https://lnkd.in/gaJ44sSi

?? It’s going to get hot today! Find resources to say cool and hydrated on our Severe Weather page: https://lnkd.in/gaJ44sSi

???One more summer heatwave is on its way! We are activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols from Thursday, September 5 – Friday, September 6. Find cooling spaces and shelters on our Severe Weather page - https://lnkd.in/gaJ44sSi