Multnomah County will open severe weather shelters on Monday night due to incoming cold weather. County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will declare a state of emergency from 6 p.m. to noon on Tuesday. This is the second emergency declaration this month, as reported by KOIN.
The county has announced that all residents in need of shelter will have access, including individuals with disabilities and those with pets. Free transportation to shelters can be arranged by calling 211, according to KPTV.
Three emergency shelters will open at 8 p.m. in Multnomah County to provide refuge as temperatures drop: Cook Plaza in Gresham (19421 SE Stark St.), Hollywood Shelter in Portland (1815 NE 43rd Ave.), and NW 14th Avenue Shelter in Portland (600 NW 14th Ave.). The Joint Office of Homeless Services will also enhance outreach efforts to assist the most vulnerable. The county's response aims to provide warmth and safety for those in need during harsh winter conditions, as stated by KATU.
