Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Open today/tonight:
- Multnomah County and the City of Portland’s more than 2,000 year-round shelter beds, along with the City of Portland’s overnight-only shelter beds. People seeking shelter in Portland should call 311 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for information on the City’s shelters, or check this interactive map.
- Other warm spaces can be found on this interactive map.
Not open tonight:
- Emergency severe weather shelters.
Anyone in Multnomah County, including families, seeking cold weather resources, like shelter, warming centers, hot meals, warm clothes, or volunteer or donation opportunities, can call 211 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
During extreme weather events, the contact center may operate extended hours. When extended hours are in effect, 211info will provide updates at 211info.org and on social media.
People seeking shelter in Portland can also call 311 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for information on the City’s overnight-only shelters, or check this interactive map.
Community members can also find warm spaces, including overnight shelters, Multnomah County Library and the Multnomah County Health Department's Behavioral Health Resource Center, at: link.multco.us/warm-spaces.
Be sure to check Library hours and locations before you go. Hours and locations can be found at this webpage.
Carbon monoxide safety
Now is a good time to check your carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless gas known as the “silent killer.”
The risk for carbon monoxide poisoning increases as temperatures drop in the fall and winter from:
- Gas or oil furnaces that are broken and leaking get turned back on when cold weather arrives. Gas or other fuel-burning appliances (such as gas or kerosene space heaters, stoves or generators) might be used indoors or in other enclosed spaces like tents and RVs.
- The risk is especially high during winter storms and power outages.
The only way to know if you’re being exposed to carbon monoxide is by using a carbon monoxide detector.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home, especially near sleeping areas.
- Test alarms monthly and replace batteries every six months if possible. Purchasing a new unit may also be needed if batteries cannot be replaced.
- Detectors should be replaced every five to seven years. Take a moment to test your carbon monoxide detectors now.
Remember that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are different. Smoke alarms detect fire and smoke and will not tell you if there is carbon monoxide in the air. Combination detectors are safe to use and detect both smoke and carbon monoxide, but check the label to make sure your device specifically says "carbon monoxide" or "CO."
If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, get to fresh air immediately and call the Oregon Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. For medical emergencies, call 911.
Read more about carbon monoxide safety and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.