Six emergency cold weather shelters will be opened by Multnomah County on Wednesday evening due to the forecasted mid-20s temperatures and the potential for snow accumulation in the Portland region.
Cold weather shelters in Clackamas and Washington counties will also remain open.
Until until noted, shelters in Washington County will remain open. Clackamas County offers cold weather shelters when temperatures are at or below freezing instead of in the 20s or during periods of heavy precipitation, in contrast to the other two counties. According to a county spokeswoman, My Father’s Heart shelter in Oregon City has been open most nights this winter.
Five shelters were operating Tuesday night in Multnomah County. On Wednesday evening, it will establish a second shelter at the Charles Jordan Community Center. On Thursday, the county’s shelters will remain open until at least midday. According to county officials, 356 people spent Tuesday night in the shelter and 285 people spent Monday night in its cold weather shelters.
On Monday, county spokeswoman Denis Theriault stated, “We are ready to continue reopening shelters for as long as conditions warrant.”
The following shelters will be open on Wednesday night in the Portland metro area:
Multnomah County
Six emergency shelters will be open in Multnomah County from Wednesday, February 12, until at least 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 13.The county website publishes opening decisions every day.
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Cook Plaza, 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham
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Hollywood Shelter, 1815 N.E. 43rd Ave., Portland
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NW 14th Avenue Shelter, 600 N.W. 14th Ave., Portland
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Ascension Catholic Church, 743 S.E. 76th Ave., Portland
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Grand Oak Shelter, 324 S.E. Grand Ave., Portland
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Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave., Portland
According to the county’s website, there was still space in the Salvation Army’s winter beds as of Sunday, February 9.
We won’t turn away anyone who comes for shelter. All locations will be pet-friendly and accessible to those with disabilities. According to the county website, free transportation to warming shelters will be offered via TriMet or by contacting 2-1-1.
Washington County
On Sunday, February 9, Washington County established its first two emergency shelters, and they will remain available until further notice.
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Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW 5th St, Beaverton
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Blanton Street Building, 20665 SW Blanton St, Hillsboro
According to the county’s website, visitors can expect hot meals, no one will be turned away, and domestic pets are welcome.
Call 9-1-1 if you see someone outside without shelter whose life seems in jeopardy. Otherwise, according to the county website, if you encounter someone you are worried about during the winter months, call the police non-emergency number at 503-629-0111 and ask for a welfare check.
Clackamas County
For the most of the winter, Clackamas County has operated an emergency weather shelter in Oregon City. Until otherwise announced, it will reopen every night.
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Father s Heart Street Ministry,603 12th St., Oregon City
(503-722-9780)
The county website states that service pets (carried or on leash) are welcome. If necessary, family accommodations are also offered.
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