Shelters offer a warm, safe place to stay

Several overnight shelters have been set up around the Puget Sound area for people affected by power outages or storm damage. The Red Cross suggests people bring toiletries, including toothpaste, personal-hygiene items, medications, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, clothing, towels and washcloths.

Bringing toys, stuffed animals and games will likely make the stay more pleasant for young children. Pets are not allowed at shelters. The list below includes some shelters set up by the Red Cross and some by cities.

KING COUNTY

Bellevue

North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave. NE (425-452-7681)

Highland Community Center, 14224 Bel-Red Road (425-452-7686)

Saint Louise Catholic Church, 141 156th Ave. SE Bellevue Community College cafeteria, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E. This is a special-needs shelter for medically fragile residents such as those dependent on oxygen machines and other electrically powered devices. (425-564-2297 or 206-564-2107)

Mercer Island

West Mercer Elementary School, 4141 81st Ave. S.E. (206-236-5300)

Renton

Highlands Community Center, 800 Edmonds Ave. N.E. (425-430-6744)

Des Moines

Masonic Retirement Center, 23660 Marine View Drive

Vashon Island

Across from the fire station on Vashon Highway and Burton Drive

Redmond

Vine Church, 16551 N.E. 79th St. (corner of Redmond Way and 166th Avenue Northeast)

Seattle

Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N. (206-684-7524)

Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way S.W. (206-684-7423)

Southwest Community Center, 2801 S.W. Thistle St. 206-684-7438

Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S. (206-386-1919)

Woodinville

Carol Edwards Community Center, 17401 133rd Ave. NE

King County Red Cross Assistance: 206-323-2345 King County shelter hotline: 206-205-3764

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

The Red Cross Snohomish County Chapter closed its shelter at Voyager Middle School, but those still needing assistance can call 425-252-4103.

KITSAP COUNTY

Bainbridge Island

St. Cecilia Catholic Church warming center, 1310 Madison Ave. N

Port Orchard

Givens Community Center, 1026 Sydney Road

Kitsap County Red Cross Assistance: 360-377-3761

PIERCE COUNTY

Gig Harbor

Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave. N.W.

Bonney Lake

Bonney Lake Senior Center, 19306 Bonney Lake Blvd.

Lakebay

Key Peninsula Lutheran Church, 4213 Lackey Road

Pierce County Red Cross Assistance: 253-474-0400

THURSTON COUNTY

Olympia

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave. N.W

Thurston County Red Cross Assistance: 360-352-8575