Shelters open ahead of Portland's freezing temps: 'It's extremely dangerous'
PORTLAND, Ore. – The freezing cold temperatures in this week’s forecast could prove dangerous for those that aren’t dressed in warm clothing.
Arctic air is making for the coldest start to a year since 1979. Forecasters expect daytime high temperatures to stay below freezing, and overnight lows will likely hit the low 20s and teens.
Michael Jacobs is homeless and spent Tuesday packing his car with his friend's stuff. The homeless camp on Southeast Flavel Street and 92nd Avenue had been cleared earlier in the day.
"They don't get a lot of help at all," Jacobs said. "It's really hard to stay warm."
Most of the people had left after the notice was posted a week earlier but a few had stuck around.
"If people aren't bothering others or what not, and if they keep the area clean, then they should at least be allowed," Jacobs said. "Other people should have more of a heart."
Many local shelters are preparing for an influx of people seeking warmth.
Portland’s Bud Clark Commons on NW Broadway at Irving Street normally functions as a day shelter only; however, they’re running 24 hours a day through the cold snap.
"When the temperatures go really low like they're going to this week, it's extremely dangerous,” said George Devendorf, the shelter’s Executive Director of Transition Projects. “That's why we encourage anyone who is outside NOT in a warm, dry, safe place to consider coming to a warming center."
For those in need of a warming shelter, dial 211 for a connection to local resources.
If you see someone in need (and it's not an emergency) you can call the non-emergency police number.
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Warming Center info from 2-1-1:
TPI Imago Dei Shelter
1302 SE Ankeny Street, Portland 97214
Intake: Walk in. Check in anytime after 8pm.
Hours: Sunday, January 1 - Friday, January 6, 2017 8pm-8am
Serves: Adults and couples age 18 and older
TPI Bud Clark Commons Emergency Shelter
650 NW Irving Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in. Check in anytime after 8pm.
Hours: Sunday, January 1 - Friday, January 6, 2017 8pm-8am
Serves: Adults and couples age 18 and older
Union Gospel Mission
3 NW Third Avenue, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Sunday, January 1 - Friday, January 6, 2017 9pm-5am
Serves: Unrestricted
St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland 97214
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Open Monday, January 2, 2017 from 10am until Friday, 6, 2017 at 7pm
Serves: Unrestricted
St. John’s Warming Shelter
University Park United Methodist Church, 4775 N Lombard Street, Portland 97203
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Monday, January 2, 2017 8pm-8am
Serves: Age 18 and older
First Baptist Church
224 W Powell Boulevard, Gresham 97030
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Monday, January 2, 1pm - Tuesday, January 3, 2017 8am
Serves: Primary adults 18 and older with limited space for families. Pets allowed.
St. Henry Catholic Church
346 NW 1st Street, Gresham 97030
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Tuesday, January 3 1pm - Wednesday, January 4 2017 8am
Serves: Primarily adults 18 and over, limited space for families
The following day centers are available:
Rose Haven
627 NW 18th Avenue, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-248-6364 for more information
Hours: TBD
Serves: Serves single women and women with children
Dignity Village Warming Shelter
9401 NE Sunderland Avenue, Portland 97211
Intake: Walk in or call 503-281-1604
Hours: 7 days per week 8am-10pm when temperatures are 40F or colder or during heavy rains
Serves: Adults 18 and older
St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland 97214
Intake: Walk in or call 503-234-2028
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Sunday noon-5pm
Serves: Unrestricted
Day Center at Bud Clark Commons
650 NW Irving Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-280-4700 for more information
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-6:45pm, Saturday/Sunday/holidays 8am-3:45pm
Serves: Adults experiencing homelessness or very low-income adults
St. Henry Catholic Church
346 NW 1st Avenue, Gresham 97030
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5:30pm
Serves: Primarily serves individuals (men and women)
P:EAR
338 NW 6th Avenue, Portland 97205
Intake: Walk in or call 503-228-6677 for more information
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-2pm
Serves: Youth ages 15-24 who are homeless or in transition
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
5135 NE Columbia Boulevard, Portland 97218
Intake: Walk in or call 503-288-8177 for more information
Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm
Serves: Youth ages 15-24
CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland 97214
Intake: Walk in or call 503-231-9334 for more information
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-6:30pm
Serves: Individuals and families
Saint Andre Bessette Catholic Church
601 W Burnside Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in or call 503-228-0746 for more information
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-11:30am, Saturday 9am-11am
Serves: Individuals and families
Portland Rescue Mission
111 W Burnside Street, Portland 97209
Intake: Walk in
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Serves: Homeless adults
Catholic Charities - Housing Transitions
2740 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland 97202
Intake: Walk in or call 971-222-1880 for more information
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-1pm
Serves: Unaccompanied female-identified adults age 21 and older
Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland 97204
Intake: Walk in or call 503-227-0810 for more information
Hours: 7 days per week 9am-8pm
Serves: Female-identified adults
New Avenues for Youth (NAFY)
314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland 97205
Intake: Call the Access Center at 503-432-3986 to be screened
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday 2pm-5pm
Serves: Youth ages 15-24
Outside In
1132 SW 13th Avenue, Portland 97205
Intake: Walk in or call 503-432-3986 for more information
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 1pm-6pm
Serves: Ages 18-24