Tuesday, November 11, 2014

SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT!

Severe Weather Notice: The National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures around 30 degrees and wind chill at 25 degrees and below after 5pm. It's predicted to be very windy with an east wind around 30mph, and gusts as high as 39mph beginning Tuesday, November 11th. On Wednesday, November 12th there is a chance of rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The expected low temperature is 32, with wind chill below 25 degrees after 8pm.

Anyone seeking shelter should contact 211info, reached by dialing 2-1-1. 211info will be available to identify shelter and warming center resources 24/7.
Additionally, shelter information is available at www.211info.org.


In addition to existing year-round facilities, the following warming center facilities are available:

Family Winter Shelter
16141 E Burnside Street, Portland Oregon (near 162nd  Avenue)
This is a walk-in facility. It is not necessary to call beforehand. No one will be turned away.
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Serves: Families with children under 18 and women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy

Red Cross Severe Weather Emergency Warming Center at Imago Dei Church
1302 Ankeny Street, (near 13th  Avenue in Inner SE)
This is a walk-in facility. Pets allowed, some space for carts, accessible location
Dates: Evenings of Tuesday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 12
Hours: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

Union Gospel Mission
15 NW 3rd Avenue, 503-228-0319
This is a walk-in facility.
Dates: Evenings of Tuesday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 12
Hours: 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth


The following expanded day center service is available during the Severe Weather Notice:

Dignity Village
9401 NE Sunderland Avenue, 503-281-1604
Dates: 7 days a week throughout the winter season
Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Serves: Adults


Union Gospel Mission
15 NW 3rd Avenue, 503-228-0319
This is a walk-in facility. Meal will be served.
Dates: Tuesday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 12
Hours: 9:30 AM - noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth


Please call 211info with questions regarding other shelter and transportation resources.

Winter service coordination, provided by 211info, is made possible by a grant from thePortland Housing Bureau. In partnership with other City departments, Multnomah County and community partners, the Portland Housing Bureau coordinates winter and severe weather shelter and day services for homeless individuals in our community.

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