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Originally Published by Multnomah County

Updated 1:49 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

Eight shelters remain open all day Friday, Feb. 14, through at least 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15

Multnomah County will continue a state of emergency that took effect Monday, Feb. 10; the weather forecast meets thresholds (see below) to open severe weather shelters.

Local officials use these thresholds — in consultation with National Weather Service experts, Emergency Management, the Health Department, County Human Services, the Joint Office of Homeless Services and the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management — to activate emergency severe weather shelter plans.

The following eight severe shelters are open all day today, Feb. 14, through at least 10 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 15.

These shelters will join Multnomah County and the City of Portland’s nearly 3,000 year-round shelter beds plus 200 winter-only beds at two Salvation Army shelters. While those beds are typically mostly full, they are providing important respite for hundreds of people night after night and keeping more people out of the elements.

The County is also supporting the two Salvation Army shelters so they can remain open during the day instead of operating overnight only.

The Joint Office of Homeless Services today has also activated its enhanced outreach program.

No one seeking shelter will be turned away. All sites welcome pets and are accessible to people with disabling conditions. Free transportation to warming shelters will be available by calling 2-1-1. 

Also, TriMet will not turn away anyone traveling to or from an emergency warming shelter during shelter hours. People planning to use TriMet to get to a warming shelter should check for routes at trimet.org and let the driver know they are headed to a shelter.

211info staff are available to identify shelters and warming spaces in Multnomah County 24/7, along with reviewing transportation options.

Maps show shelters, daytime warming spaces, other resources 

To find warming spaces open today, please see this interactive map.

If you are concerned about someone you see during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

If someone is unsheltered and their life appears to be in danger, call 9-1-1 for medical attention.

Winter weather is especially dangerous for anyone experiencing houselessness, and can also pose a greater risk for older adults and people with disabilities.


Current Conditions

Updated 10:42 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

With winter weather conditions expected to continue overnight, potential power outages remain a risk. Crews are already working as quickly as safety allows to restore outages as they occur. Customers should continue to prepare for potential outages this afternoon and evening when winter weather conditions are expected to pick up. 

View the PGE Outage Map for up-to-date details on current outages.

Be Prepared

What can community members do to prepare for weather-related outages? 

While we plan and prepare for storms all year round, outages can still occur. We encourage customers to prepare outage kits and emergency plans and ensure PGE has accurate contact information so we can share updates.

For customers who need electricity due to medical requirements, we encourage them to make a plan with their medical provider to be prepared for a power outage. We encourage customers who meet the appropriate criteria to enroll in our Medical Certificate program so we can proactively communicate and provide additional support about outages.

Anyone whose qualified medical provider can affirm their electricity need due to a medical condition, including:

  • Customers with medical equipment (such as oxygen) or a medical need for electricity (such as a fridge for insulin)
  • Customers who have extreme health risks and mobility concerns
  • For more information visit our website on the Medical Certificate program

Safety

Downed Power Lines

  • Never touch downed wires. Lines don’t have to spark or sizzle to carry electricity. Always assume downed lines are live and extremely dangerous. Even if the line looks insulated (such as cables or phone lines) stay as far away as you can.
  • Report any downed lines to PGE immediately at 503-464-7777 or 800-544-1795. Then call 911. 
  • If someone encounters a downed line or is using equipment that touches a power line, do not attempt a rescue. Call 911 immediately and wait for emergency personnel. 


Inclement Weather

The City’s winter response route consists of 2 categories for residential streets:

  • Priority 1 – Hills, steep grades, and intersections
    • NE 240th Ave
    • NE Shea Ln
    • NE 236th Ave
    • NE 237th Ave
    • NE 239th Pl
    • NE Holladay St
    • NE Shamrock Dr
    • NE 238th Ave
  • Priority 2 – Residential streets and the City Park

Multnomah County Transportation maintains arterial streets: Glisan, 223rd, Halsey, 238th, Arata, Wood Village Boulevard, and Sandy Boulevard. See current updates on the county’s Snow and Ice Plan page.

Snow & Ice Routes

Map of Wood Village city limits with colors designating who maintains which roads