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FW cooling shelter open Aug. 12

Published 3:22 pm Monday, August 11, 2025

By Mirror Staff

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo) Federal Way Community Center is at 876 South 333rd St. (File photo)

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 South 333rd St. (File photo)

The City of Federal Way announced that it will host a cooling shelter at the Federal Way Community Center.

According to city, in preparation for the dangerous heat Aug. 12, the community center at 876 S. 333rd St. will act as a cooling shelter during normal hours of operations. The cooling shelter will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is free to use, but no pets are allowed.

“We are opening the Federal Way Community Center (FWCC) as a cooling center during regular business hours Tuesday, Aug. 12, due to the expected dangerous levels of heat,” Mayor Jim Ferrell said. “Some weather forecasts are predicting a high of 93 degrees in our region on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The City of Federal Way is committed to ensuring the safety of our hard-working residents.”

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