Be Informed in Auburn

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1 right away. For non-emergencies dial 253-288-2121. The Office of Emergency Management does not dispatch emergency responders.

• Sign up for local emergency alerts via phone call, email, and/or text message.
• Follow Auburn Emergency Management on Facebook.
• Sign up for email notifications.
• Monitor weather conditions from the National Weather Service
• Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio. 
• Report service requests and stay connected with the City with SeeClickFix.
• See additional resources for Auburn residents or visit the Resource Center of Auburn.

Winter Warming Center

The Ray of Hope Resource Center will be open as a Warming Center throughout the night on the following dates:

Dates: January 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2026
Check In: 9:00 PM
Check Out: 7:00 AM
Location: 2806 Auburn Way N

View additional King County Severe Weather Shelter Information.

You can call 253-334-4860 for more information.

Winter Weather Warming Locations

These locations in Auburn are available for community members to seek relief from low temperatures.

• The Ray of Hope Day Resource Center is open daily to assist persons experiencing homelessness. The Drop-In Center is located at 2806 Auburn Way N, or call 253-833-8925.
• Overnight relief is available each night at the Sundown Overnight Shelter. The Sundown Shelter is available nightly from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Please call 253-833-8925 for access.
• The Arcadia Shelter & Drop-In Center is available during the day, Sunday - Saturday from 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM for people ages 12-24 and overnight, Sunday - Saturday from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM for people ages 18-24. Visit 932 Auburn Way S or call 253-740-7189.

Other Ways to Beat the Cold

Need to warm up? These locations in Auburn have heating:

• Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 9th St SE, 253-931-3043
• White River Valley Museum, 918 H St SE, 253-288-7433
• Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, 253-931-3018
• Muckleshoot Library, 39917 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, 253-931-6779
• The Outlet Collection, 1101 Outlet Collection Way, 253-833-1790 

Learn more about staying safe during periods of winter weather.

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Both King County and Pierce County have opt-in notification and alert services:

• Registration for Auburn Residents in King County
• Registration for Auburn Residents in Pierce County

The City uses these systems to send urgent information and alerts to Auburn residents to help them stay informed about potential hazards and threats that impact the community.

Residents should register their physical addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers to receive important safety information. Registration is free and secure.

Residents living or working near the County line should consider signing up for both systems.

Additional Alert and Warning Services

King County Emergency News - Emergency updates and alerts in King County.

Pierce County Alerts and Notifications - Emergency status and alerts in Pierce County.

King County Flood Alerts - Sign up for free Flood Alerts to stay informed of flood conditions.

National Weather Service Alerts - Receive customized weather-related alerts from the NWS.

AlertSeattle - Work or spend a lot of time in Seattle? Sign up for the Seattle emergency alert system.

Garbage, Recycling & Yard+Food Waste Services - See status of collection services, collection alerts, and report missed collections.