Multnomah County to open 2 additional cold weather shelters Tuesday night
With lows in the 20s predicted Tuesday night, Multnomah County will open two more cold weather shelter locations, both in Southeast Portland. Washington and Clackamas counties will also continue to run cold weather shelters.
Multnomah County to open 5 warming shelters Tuesday night amid freezing temperatures
The cold overnight temperatures this week are driving the County and local homeless organizations to take action.
Multnomah County Responds to Severe Cold with Additional Shelters and Essential Services in Portland and Gresham
Multnomah County opens emergency shelters amidst extreme cold, offering a safe place for residents, including accommodations for pets and disabilities.
Multnomah County to open severe weather shelters Monday night
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Multnomah, Clark counties open emergency shelters amid severe cold weather warning
Multnomah County has announced that its emergency shelters will be open on Monday night and will remain open until at least noon on Tuesday.The county declared
Multnomah County Responds to Freezing Weather by Opening Emergency Shelters in Portland and Gresham
Multnomah County opens emergency shelters in response to severe cold weather and declares a state of emergency.
Cold weather overnight shelters open tonight in all 3 Portland-area counties
With lows in the 20s predicted Monday night and for several nights running, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties will open cold weather shelters. In Washington County, shelters will be open “until stated otherwise.
Cold weather shelters open in Washington, Clackamas counties
As below-freezing temperatures arrive in the Portland metro area, Washington County announced their bad weather shelters
Multnomah County opens emergency shelters as state of emergency declared Monday night
Multnomah County has announced they will be opening Emergency Shelters tonight at 8 p.m. and will be open through at least Noon on Tuesday.
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