Recursos y actualizaciones sobre clima severo en español.

Dangerously Cold Weather

Dangerously cold weather is expected from Saturday, January 18 through Tuesday, January 21, with low temperatures in the mid 20s predicted for the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise.

Safety is our top priority during severe winter weather.

• Please call 911 for emergencies or life-threatening situations. 

• Sign up for PublicAlerts to receive information by text, phone, or email when dangerous weather or other emergencies are happening in the counties where you live, work, and play. 

Severe Weather Shelters

Información sobre los refugios del clima severo en español.

Washington County's severe weather shelters will be open 24 hours a day starting at 5 pm on Saturday, January 18 until further notice to ensure no one seeking shelter will be turned away. Get the latest forecast.

• Walk-ins welcome. No need to call or sign up. No one will be turned away.
• Pets are allowed — please be prepared to work with shelter staff.
• Hot meals are provided.
• For help with transportation to a shelter, please call 503-846-4722.

Hillsboro/Beaverton/Aloha

Blanton Street Building
20665 SW Blanton Street
Beaverton, OR 97078

Operated by Project Homeless Connect. Accessible via TriMet route 57

See a map of the building entrance.

Beaverton

Beaverton Community Center
12350 SW 5th St
Beaverton, OR 97005

Operated by Just Compassion.
Accessible via TriMet routes 52, 76, and 78

For shelter resources during any weather, call Community Connect at 503-640-3263 and/or email [email protected]. Visit Washington County's website for more resources and information.

Day Centers

Project Homeless Connect Day Center

363 SE 6th St. Hillsboro, OR

Open Daily, 7 am to 4 pm

Open Door HousingWorks Day Center

34420 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy Hillsboro, OR

Open 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday

Safety Concerns

• If someone outside is unsheltered and their life appears to be in danger, call 911.
• If you are concerned about someone during cold weather, call Washington County Non-Emergency at 503-629-0111 to request a welfare check.
• To help someone obtain transportation to a shelter, please call 503-846-4722.

Weather Closures & Delays

There are no current weather closures or delays for City of Hillsboro facilities or programs.

City offices and libraries will be closed and recreation centers will have limited hours on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. See facility schedules.

When weather-related closures do occur, essential and remote services continue and the latest updates on all facility schedules are posted here.

Prepare Your Home & Family

Clearing Hillsboro's Roads

Visit our Public Works Severe Weather page to see how our crews prioritize roadways to clear and find a map of roadway maintenance responsibilities by jurisdiction. 

Report Road Concerns

• Report road concerns through email.
• Call Public Works Dispatch from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday at 503-615-6509.
• After-hours, call Washington County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 503-629-0111.
• To report issues with a traffic signal or roadway blockages due to trees or branches, call Washington County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 503-629-0111.

Downed Power Lines & Power Outages

To report a downed power line or power outage, call Portland General Electric at 503-464-7777 or 800-544-1795.

Water Emergencies

Report water emergencies to the Water Department at 503-615-6702 during business hours, or enter your phone number — including your area code — on the after-hours emergency pager at 503-615-6775 for a call back.

If you are experiencing a frozen or broken water pipe and unable to thaw the pipe or locate your water main shut off valve, contact Hillsboro Water immediately for an emergency water shut off.

DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to request these services.

Only use 9-1-1 for immediate police, fire, or life-threatening medical help.

Heavy Rain & Flooding

Sandbag fill sites are available in the parking lots at:

Please bring your own shovel to fill bags.

Contact Our Departments

• Fire & Rescue Department:  503-681-6166
• Public Works:  503-615-6509
• Water Department:  503-615-6702

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