City of Hillsboro, OR
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Safety is our top priority during severe weather conditions. See the latest forecast.
- Please call 911 for emergencies or life-threatening situations.
- If you are concerned about someone during cold weather, call Washington County Non-Emergency at 503-629-0111 to request a welfare check. If someone outside is unsheltered and their life appears to be in danger, call 911.
Severe Weather Shelters: Closed
Washington County's severe weather shelters are closed.
During dangerously cold weather, Washington County's severe weather shelters open 24 hours a day until conditions improve to ensure no one seeking shelter is turned away.
Day Centers
Day Centers are open to serve friends and neighbors seeking warmth and services.
Project Homeless Connect
Salvation Army Hope Center
Address: 1440 SE 21st Avenue, Hillsboro
Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: 971-713-3930
Open Door HousingWorks
Address: 34420 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro
Hours: Open 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday
Phone: 503-640-6689
More Resources
- Visit the Hillsboro's Community Resources webpage to find crisis lines, assistance programs, immigration resources, mental & behavioral health services, language help, and more.
- To join the waitlist for shelter in Washington County, call Community Connect at 503-640-3263 and/or email CommunityConnect@CAOWash.org. Visit Washington County's website for more homelessness resources and information.
- Food Access: Find free groceries, meals, or fresh produce near you.
- Housed individuals looking to warm up during the day can visit Washington County's Cold Weather webpage to find additional warming centers & resources.
Be Prepared for Severe Weather
- Learn how to avoid, spot, and treat frostbite and hypothermia.
- Find tips on how to prevent & thaw frozen pipes.
- Create & practice a family preparedness plan.
- Build an emergency preparedness kit.
- Prepare for power outages.
- Sign up for PublicAlerts to receive emergency information by text, phone, or email.
Travel Safety
Clearing & Deicing Hillsboro's Roads
Visit our Public Works Severe Weather page to see how our Public Works crews prioritize roadways to clear and deice during inclement weather conditions and see 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.
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 911 to request these services.
Only use 911 for immediate police, fire, or life-threatening medical help.
Weather Closures & Delays
All City of Hillsboro facilities are open on regular schedules.
When closures do occur, essential and remote services continue and the latest updates on all facility schedules will be posted here. During severe weather, check this website for updates before you head out. Visit the National Weather Service website anytime to see the latest forecast for our area.
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.
Heavy Rain & Flooding
Sandbag fill sites are available in the parking lots at:
- Griffin Oaks Park
1890 NE Griffin Oaks Street
- Frances Street Park
6205 SE Frances Street
Please bring your own shovel to fill bags.