BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The City of Bellingham is offering a place for those experiencing homelessness to keep warm as temperatures drop throughout the region.

The city has established a temporary warming site at Depot Market Square, located in the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue in downtown Bellingham.

The site will be open 24/7 beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, through noon on February 16.

Masks and social distancing will be required.

Those interested in volunteering to staff the site can contact the Parks Department at parks@cob.org.