The Bellevue Severe Weather Shelter, located at the Crossroads Community Center, will be open form 8:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., beginning Nov. 1 during times of severe weather.

The shelter, at 16000 NE 10th St. behind Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center, is open to all who need shelter in the Eastside region.

Bus routes that serve the shelter include 230, 253, or 261; on metro snow route days, route 230 serves the area.

A recorded message as to when the shelter is open can be heard by calling 425-614-8544. You can also leave a message at this number if you have any questions.

The agencies involved in providing the service are Congregations for the Homeless and The Sophia Way.