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HILLSBORO, OR - Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event. These beds supplement the Washington County emergency shelter program, which currently offers 440 beds/rooms to meet a variety of household needs including families with children, veterans, youth, and medically fragile individuals.
The Salvation Army Building, 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro, OR
Accessible via TriMet route numbers 57
Shelter Operator: Project Homeless Connect
Just Compassion Access Center and Shelter, 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
Accessible via TriMet route numbers 12 and 43
Shelter Operator: Just Compassion
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 cold weather call the police non-emergency number at 503-629-0111 and request a welfare check.
Inclement Weather Shelters may activate beds in coordination with Multnomah County and accept participants when:
- Forecasted temperature of 25° F (-3.9° C) or below; or
- Forecasted snow accumulations of 1.0 inch or more; or
- Forecasted temperature at or below 32° F (0° C) with driving rain of 1.0 inch or more overnight.
If forecasted weather continues to require activation of the Inclement Weather shelters, up to date information can be found here: wcor.us/SevereWeatherShelter
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Hameed Alnassar (For media inquiries only)
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Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator
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