Flood shelters open in Lewis County 

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The American Red Cross has opened a flooding evacuation shelter at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2190 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, for those who have been displaced due to flooding. Anyone impacted by flooding is welcome to get a warm meal, connect with others and find support.  

Other flood shelter locations open in Lewis County as of Tuesday afternoon are: 

  • Packwood Senior Center has beds available for those in or around Packwood who are displaced due to flooding. Call Ron Blankenship at 360-508-0470 for more information. 
  • The Salvation Army’s night-by-night shelter at 2015 NE Kresky Ave. in Chehalis is open as an emergency flood shelter. The Salvation Army’s Centralia location at 303 N. Gold Street is continuing its regular services.  
  • Valhalla Canine Rescue in Evaline has space for people to bring their livestock or themselves to get out of the floodwaters. The property has a pasture, fenced areas, kennels, crates and parking for RVs. Text 253-363-7908 or contact the organization via Facebook messenger for more information. Updates will be posted at https://www.facebook.com/valhallacaninerescue. 

The Evergreen State Fair Park in Snohomish County is also offering emergency stabling for anyone who needs to evacuate livestock due to flooding. For more information, visit https://www.evergreenfair.org/292