Cooling centers will continue to operate in the Portland-area on Sunday as temperatures are expected to crack 100 degrees on the fourth day of a record-breaking Oregon heat wave.
In Multnomah County, including Portland and Gresham:
Cooling centers that welcomed 98 people on Saturday will reopen at noon Sunday and stay open until 10 p.m. They will also operate on Monday, when temperatures in Portland could reach 103 degrees.
- Cook Plaza, 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham
- Portland Covenant Church, 4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
- Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 N.W. Flanders St., Portland
To volunteer at a cooling center, head to Multnomah County’s website, which includes links to sign up for open shifts and details about required trainings.
Multnomah County Library will also extend hours and distribute cold water at Central (801 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland) and Gresham (385 N.W. Miller Ave., Gresham) libraries until 9 p.m. Sunday, county officials announced.
In Washington County, including Hillsboro and Beaverton:
Washington County opened two 24-hour inclement weather shelters at noon on Friday, and they remain open on Sunday. Guests can bring their pets and will receive meals.
Those shelters are located at:
- Washington Street Conference Center, 102 SW Washington St., Hillsboro
- Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW 5th St., Beaverton
In Clackamas County, numerous options exist:
Clackamas County’s online list of places to seek relief from the heat is extensive. Check out the county’s website for an up-to-date list.
Updated Key Messages for the ongoing, record-setting heat wave over the West. pic.twitter.com/4gWBJH3S6T
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) July 7, 2024
— Beth Slovic is a deputy editor on the public safety and breaking news team. Reach her at 503-221-8551 or bslovic@oregonian.com.
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