Portland Area Temperatures Drop, Counties Open Warming Centers

PORTLAND, OR —The temperature dipping below freezing has officials in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties concerned about the well-being of the hundreds of people who call the streets home. All three counties are opening warming centers to help those people.

While the temperature will dip to the low to mid-20s, the wind chill factor will make it feel like it's in the teens.

In Multnomah County, the shelters are open at 8 p.m. and remain open until at 10 a.m.

The shelters are located at:

• Salvation Army, 5325 N Williams Ave. Portland(link is external)
• Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave., Portland(link is external)
• East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave., Portland(link is external)
• Market Street, 120 SE Market St., Portland(link is external)
• Sunrise Center, 18901 E Burnside St. Portland(link is external)

Multnomah County Chairwoman Deborah Kafoury said with the weather taking a turn for the colder, it's important to look after the "elderly, vulnerable, or isolated.

"Check in with your neighbors."

In Washington County, they are located at:

• The Salvation Army Building, 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro
• Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW 5th St, Beaverton

In Clackamas County, they are at:

• The Father’s Heart Street Ministry 603 12th Street, Oregon City
• Molalla Warming Center 209 Kennel Avenue, Molalla
• Zoar Lutheran Warming Shelter 190 SW Third, Canby