Our Just Future will be closed for regular business December 23–January 2.
Shelters will remain open, and any available spots will be accessible through referring partners and via 211.
We are closing our offices and non-shelter services to allow time for our hard-working team to be with loved ones and restore energy to be ready for the year ahead.
Shelter Access
Our 24/7 shelter services will be uninterrupted. 211 coordinates shelter access. If you need access to a shelter:
- Dial 211 on your phone
- Visit 211info.org
- Text your zip code to 898211 (TXT211) weekdays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
If Cold Weather Strikes
Cold Weather Criteria: Multnomah County uses the following criteria to determine when conditions pose a danger to exposed, vulnerable people. Any one of the criteria below will result in a Cold Weather Notice if the conditions are forecasted to persist for four (4) hours or more overnight during the hours (8:30 pm -6:30 am):
- Forecasted temperatures 32 degrees or below
- Forecasted sustained wind chill of 25 degrees or below
- Other conditions such as freezing rain or sleet
Severe Weather Criteria: Multnomah County uses the following criteria to determine when conditions pose a danger to exposed, vulnerable people. Any one of the criteria below will result in a Severe Weather Notice if the conditions are forecasted to persist for four (4) hours or more during what would be severe weather shelter operating hours (8:30-6:30 am):
- Forecasted temperature 25° F or below.
- Forecasted snow accumulations of 1.0 inch or more sticking to the ground in most locations.
- Forecasted temperature at or below 32° F (0° C) with rain of 1.0 inch or more overnight.
- Other combined conditions, such as severe windchill plus 1.0 inch or more predicted rain/snow.
For updated information about resources available and tips about supporting our unsheltered community during Cold/Severe Weather, please visit: https://www.multco.us/care-when-its-cold.
