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In response to worsening air quality and rising temperatures, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the severe weather event. These beds supplement the Washington County emergency shelter program, which currently offers over 400 beds/rooms to meet a variety of people experiencing homelessness: families with children, veterans, youth, and medically fragile individuals.
Unhoused people seeking shelter should present in person at the locations listed below:
- Project Homeless Connect Access Center, 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro, OR
Accessible via TriMet route number 57
Shelter Operator: Project Homeless Connect
- Just Compassion Access Center, 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 the severe 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.
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Hameed Alnassar (For media inquiries only)
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Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator
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