Severe weather shelters are opening around Multnomah County Sunday evening with the arrival of a serious cold snap. The shelters are intended to provide a warm place to stay for people who don't have a roof over their heads.
The Joint Office of Homeless Services says no identification or documents are required to enter a shelter. And no one wanting to get in during severe weather will be turned away.
Multnomah County says adults, couples, families and their pets are welcome at warming shelters at Bud Clark Commons and Imago Dei from 8:30 p.m. Sunday to 7:30 a.m. Monday. Another warming shelter, located at Sunrise Center, will be open from 9 p.m. Sunday until 7:30 a.m. Monday. Those seeking shelter are encouraged to call 211 or visit 211info.org for information on locations and hours.
Service providers say donations of winter gear are needed, too. The season has been relatively mild so far, so people haven't been donating supplies at the rate that they usually do.
