A cold weather shelter will open at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Pearsall Building in Aberdeen.

Temperatures are forecast to fall below 35 degrees overnight Wednesday, prompting the City of Aberdeen and Grays Harbor County Public Health to open the shelter through 7 a.m. Thursday.

The purpose of the shelter is survival of those who are unhoused, so access is not contingent on sobriety or participation in services of any kind. It will serve all adults 18 and older as space and volunteer capacity allows. Shelter rules will be limited and focused on safety for guests and volunteers.

Residents in need of shelter with minor children can contact the Friendship House at 360-533-2221. Shelter is contingent on available beds and ability to meet shelter criteria.

The Pearsall Building is located at 2109 Sumner Avenue in Aberdeen.

Grays Harbor County Public Health and the City of Aberdeen will update their websites with the current status of shelter operations.

Shelter operations for future dates will be contingent on confirmed adequate volunteers. To volunteer, contact Bill Mullikin at billm@coastalcap.com

Donations of bottled water, non-perishable/soft foods, socks, gloves, and other basic hygiene items may be dropped off at the Pearsall Building during shelter operation hours or at the Coastal Community Action Program office at 101 East Market Street in Aberdeen during business hours.