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Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the summer weather event. These beds supplement the Washington County emergency shelter program, which currently offers over 400 beds/rooms to meet a variety of household needs, including families with children, veterans, youth, and medically fragile individuals.
12264 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR
Accessible via TriMet route numbers 52, 76, and 78
Shelter Operator: Just Compassion
20665 SW Blanton St., Aloha, OR
Front building closest to Blanton St, entrance next to flagpole
Accessible via TriMet route number 57 and 88
Shelter Operator: Project Homeless Connect
Shelters will remain open 24 hours throughout the severe weather event. Hot meals are provided for guests, no one will be turned away, and pets are okay (be prepared to work with shelter staff as locations individual pet policies may vary).
If someone outside is unsheltered and whose life appears to be in danger, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, if you see someone about whom you are concerned during hot weather call the police non-emergency number at 503-629-0111 and request a welfare check.
If forecasted weather continues to require activation of the Inclement Weather shelters, up to date information can be found here: wcor.us/SevereWeatherShelter
Learn more about heat safety here: wcor.us/staycool
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Emily Roots (For media inquiries only)
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Public Relations Supervisor
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