Portland has closed some civic locations, including City Hall, due to winter weather. Warming shelters remain open, providing a place to stay for those in need. According to the City of Portland, anyone seeking shelter will be accommodated. County and city agencies are coordinating efforts to keep shelters running and ensure access to resources.
The Charles Jordan Community Center is now available as a shelter during the cold, along with Cook Plaza, the Hollywood Shelter, NW 14th Avenue Shelter, and Ascension Church. These locations have activated emergency protocols. Free transportation is available by calling 2-1-1, as reported by the City of Portland.
TriMet has announced that it will "not turn away anyone traveling to or from an emergency warming shelter during shelter hours" due to hazardous winter conditions. Commuters are advised to check the TriMet website for service updates and notify drivers if they need transportation to a shelter. Community members can call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333 to request a welfare check for individuals in need. If someone appears to be in immediate danger, the public is instructed to "call 9-1-1 for medical attention," as stated by the City of Portland.
