Monday, November 17, 2014

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE!

Severe Weather Alert

Update (see blue text) 11/17/14 1:15p - Severe Weather Notice: The National Weather Service forecasts low temperature around 32 degrees tonight, Monday, November 17, 2014, with low windchill of 24 degrees. Wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Tonight will be clear and cold, although slightly warmer than last night.
 
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 (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: 7pm - 7am
Serves: Families with children under 18 and women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy

Portland Rescue Mission
111 W. Burnside Street, Portland
Additional beds available for winter shelter
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: Entry to year-round beds 5:45pm, winter beds 8pm
Serves: Adult males

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland, 503-227-0810
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 6pm - 8am
Serves: Adult female identified

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland
$5 fee waived during severe weather
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 5:45pm - 7am
Serves: Adult Males

Red Cross Severe Weather Emergency Warming Center at Imago Dei Church
1302 SE Ankeny Street, Portland (near 13th Avenue in Inner SE)
This is a walk-in facility. Pets allowed, some space for carts, accessible location
Dates: Evening of Monday, November 17
Hours: 9pm - 7am
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

Union Gospel Mission
15 NW 3rd Avenue, Portland, 971-678-3354
Dates: Open evening of Monday, November 17
Hours: 9:30pm - 6am
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland
DatesEvening of Monday, November 17
Hours: Drop-in Center will be open through the night
Serves: Adults

Transition Projects
650 NW Irving Street, Portland
Dates: Evening of Monday, November 17
Hours: Drop-in Center will be open through the night
Serves: No restriction

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

Dignity Village
9401 NE Sunderland Avenue, Portland
Dates: Seven days a week throughout the winter season
Hours: 8am - 10pm
Serves: Adults

Rose Haven
627 NW 18th Avenue, Portland
Dates: Open Monday, November 17
Hours: 8:30am-4pm
Serves: Women and children

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland, 503-227-0810
Dates: Seven days a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7am - 9pm
Serves: Adult female identified

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland
$5 fee waived during severe weather
Dates: Open Monday, November 17
Hours: 6am - 1pm
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

Transition Projects
650 NW Irving Street, Portland
Dates: Open Monday, November 17
Hours: Open through the evening
Serves: No restriction

Union Gospel Mission
15 NW 3rd Avenue, Portland
Dates: Open Monday, November 17
Hours: 9:30am - noon and 2pm - 5pm
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland
Dates: Open Monday, November 17
Hours: Open through evening
Serves: Adults


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

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