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**Vancouver Prepares for Snow as Winter Weather Continues**

Vancouver, WA — As Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter, the city of Vancouver is bracing for snowfall and urging residents to prepare for potential severe weather conditions. The Vancouver government has shared important resources to help the community stay safe and manage winter-related challenges.

Residents in need of daytime warmth can access **warming centers in Clark County**, detailed at [this link](https://bit.ly/clarkcountywarming). For those requiring overnight accommodations, assistance is available through the **Council for the Homeless Housing Hotline** at **360-695-9677**. Additionally, volunteers are needed to support local shelters, with applications open at [Outsiders Inn](https://outsidersinn.org/sws).

City officials encourage citizens to report issues like traffic signal outages, fallen branches, or frozen pipes by calling **360-487-8177**. Downed power lines are to be reported to **360-992-8000** for immediate attention and safety precautions.

For comprehensive winter resources, including garbage and recycling updates, residents can visit [cityofvancouver.us/severeweather](https://cityofvancouver.us/severeweather).

Stay safe and warm, Vancouver!

Source: Vancouver City Gov

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Vancouver

Vancouver, WA

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