UPDATE FRIDAY FEB 14: Multnomah County officials have announced they will be extending the hours of all eight warming shelters currently in operation following yesterday's winter storm. All shelters will remain open today (Friday, Feb 14), through at least 10 am tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 15). Officials are also looking for volunteers to help staff the shelters—those who are interested can find more information here. A total of 709 people took refuge in the shelters last night, according to the county. Stand by for more updates.
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In addition to the six warming shelters already open, Multnomah County announced they will be opening two additional shelters and extending the operating hours through Friday, February 14 at 6 pm, due to freezing temperatures and inclement weather.
With the opening of two additional sites tonight (Thursday, Feb 13) at 8 pm, the county has a total of eight warming shelters currently in operation. Officials have also added extra sleeping beds at all sites, and say that no one will be turned away. Pets are allowed and all sites are accessible to those with disabilities.
Free transportation to the shelters is available through TriMet, or by calling 2-1-1. If you see someone suffering from the cold who may need help, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and ask for a welfare check.
Here are the warming shelter locations:
• Cook Plaza (19421 SE Stark, Gresham)
• Hollywood Shelter (1815 NE 43rd, Portland)
• NW 14th Avenue Shelter (600 NW 14th, Portland)
• Ascension Church Tony Rinella Hall (823 SE 76th, Portland)
• Grand Oak Shelter (324 SE Grand, Portland)
• Charles Jordan Community Center (9009 N Foss, Portland)Â
The following two shelters will open starting at 8 pm Thursday, February 13:Â
• Friendly House (1737 NW 26th)
• Bud Clark Commons (650 NW Irving)Â
Stay tuned for further updates.
