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08/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/04/2026 14:54

Washington County Provides No-Turn Away Shelters for Severe Weather Event

Media release

Posted August 4, 2026

In response to worsening air quality and rising temperatures, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the severe weather event. These beds supplement the Washington County emergency shelter program, which currently offers over 400beds/rooms to meet a variety of household needs including families with children, veterans, youth, and medically fragile individuals.

  • Project Homeless Connect Access Center, 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro, OR
    Accessible via TriMet route number 57
    Shelter Operator: Project Homeless Connect
  • Just Compassion Access Center, 12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
    Accessible via TriMet route numbers 12 and 43
    Shelter Operator: Just Compassion

Shelters will remain open 24 hours throughout the severe weather event. Hot meals are provided for guests, no one will be turned away, and pets are okay (be prepared to work with shelter staff as locations individual pet policies may vary).

If someone outside is unsheltered and whose life appears to be in danger, call . Otherwise, if you see someone about whom you are concerned during the severe weather call the police non-emergency number at and request a welfare check.

If forecasted weather continues to require activation of the Inclement Weather shelters, up to date information can be found here: wcor.us/SevereWeatherShelter.

Learn more about heat safety here: wcor.us/staycool.

Related

Shelters

Shelters are the "front door" of our homeless system of care. They provide emergency services such as hygiene, nutrition, safe sleep, and housing placement.

Contact

Name Title Email Phone
Hameed Alnassar (For media inquiries only)
Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator
971-645-1056
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