Washington County, OR
07/04/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/04/2024 13:04
Washington County Provides No-Turn Away Shelters for heat wave on 7/5/2024 at noon until inclement weather ends
News article
Posted July 4, 2024
Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter during the heat wave. 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.
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Washington Street Conference Center, 102 SW Washington St, Hillsboro, OR
Accessible via TriMetroute numbers 57, max blue line
Shelter Operator: Project Homeless Connect
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Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR
Accessible via TriMetroute numbers 52, 76, and 78
Shelter Operator: Just Compassion
Shelters will remain open 24 hours throughout the severe weather event. 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.
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: StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com
Media Contact:
Hameed Alnassar
[email protected]| 971-645-1056