By james art 
Washington County will close its haven for severe weather at noon on Sunday, with estimated temperatures expected to improve.
Portland, Oregon – Washington County will close its shelters for severe weather at noon on Sunday, with estimated temperatures expected to improve, a county reported on Saturday night.
Meanwhile, the county said that anyone looking for shelter should go to one of these sites:
- Beaverton Community Center12350 Southwestern 5th Street
- Available via routes 52, 76 and 78 of TRIMET
- Shelter operator: just compassion
- Blanton Street Building20665 Southwest Blanton Street
- Front building closest to Blanton Street, Login to Flag Pilot
- Available through routes 57 and 88 of TRIMET
- Shelter operator: Project Homeless Connect
Washington County said the shelters have served about 56 people since their opening on Friday and are expected to be served up to 70 people on Saturday night.
Temperatures are expected to fall below the freezing point on Saturday night and in several places it can be cold up to 20 degrees. There is a cold weather warning in force from 10 o’clock in the evening on Saturday to 10am on Sunday, said KGW meteorologist Joe Rayri.
Authorities said that in cold weather, if people see someone whose life seems to be in danger, call 911. Otherwise, if you see someone you worry about during the cold weather, call the emergency number Police at 503-629-0111 and ask for a humane check.
Washington County will continue to provide over 400 shelter beds to people who are homeless. To enter the list of waiting for shelter, call Community Connect at 503-640-3263 or send an email to [email protected].