The Skamania County Emergency Warming Shelter near the Hegewald Center in Stevenson will open Thursday (January 11).  Washington Gorge Action Programs expects the shelter to be available through mid to late March, depending on weather conditions.  Houseless persons needing to escape life-threatening winter weather can access the shelter Thursday through Monday evenings and must check in between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. each night and check out by 7:00 a.m. the next morning.  Clients can return for as many nights as needed.  The shelter is available to adults, children accompanied by their parents/guardians, and emancipated minors.  Unaccompanied minors will be referred to the Youth Empowerment Shelter in The Dalles.  If emergency needs arise on Tuesday and Wednesday nights when the shelter is not open, clients can connect with WAGAP during regular office hours for alternate assistance.  The WAGAP office in Stevenson is at 683 SW Rock Creek Drive and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The office phone number is 509-427-8229.