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One cold weather shelter is still operating in Issaquah, at the Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. South. It will remain open 24 hours a day to the general public for as long as conditions dictate, according to Red Cross spokesperson Stephanie Schoo.

Last night was the first night the shelter was available for overnight use and three people were forced to take advantage of that service when their power was knocked out. Others used the Red Cross warming shelter, which is providing hot beverages, food and blankets during the daytime hours. Red Cross reported around 20 people in the Puget Sound area stayed in shelters last night.

“We knew that with the power outages, people were left in the dark and cold,” Schoo said. “We wanted to make sure people had a safe and warm place to stay.”

Those heading to the shelter should bring prescription and emergency medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, toiletries, important documents and other comfort items.

For families with infants and children, remember to bring items such as diapers, formula and toys.

Pets are not allowed in shelters except in the case of service animals for people with disabilities.