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How Events are Sorted:

First, at the top of the list: SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.

Next in the list: Bundled “All Day” Events for organizations with events happening at multiple times throughout the day and/or in many formats or locations; these are bundled into a single listing to prevent endless scrolling.  Usually these offer a lookup by zip code or other criteria. 

Lastly, Time-Specific Events listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night.  Warmlines and places east of Oregon’s time zone tend to start earlier (e.g. 4am in Oregon is 7am in New York).

Mar
18
Mon
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 18 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
19
Tue
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 19 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
20
Wed
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 20 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
21
Thu
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 21 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
22
Fri
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 22 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
23
Sat
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 23 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
24
Sun
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 24 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
25
Mon
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 25 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
26
Tue
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 26 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
27
Wed
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 27 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
28
Thu
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 28 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
29
Fri
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 29 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
30
Sat
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 30 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Mar
31
Sun
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Mar 31 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
1
Mon
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 1 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
2
Tue
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 2 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
3
Wed
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 3 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
4
Thu
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 4 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
5
Fri
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 5 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
6
Sat
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 6 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
7
Sun
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 7 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
8
Mon
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 8 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
9
Tue
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 9 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
10
Wed
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 10 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
11
Thu
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 11 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
12
Fri
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 12 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
13
Sat
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 13 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
14
Sun
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 14 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
15
Mon
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 15 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
16
Tue
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 16 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
17
Wed
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 17 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
18
Thu
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 18 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
19
Fri
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 19 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
20
Sat
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 20 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
21
Sun
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 21 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
22
Mon
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 22 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
23
Tue
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 23 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
24
Wed
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 24 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
25
Thu
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 25 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
26
Fri
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 26 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
27
Sat
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 27 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
28
Sun
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 28 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
29
Mon
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 29 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

Apr
30
Tue
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
Apr 30 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.

May
1
Wed
2024
02 – Urgent Info – COPP – City of Portland – Winter Weather and City of Portland Oregon Services
May 1 all-day

Winter Weather and City of Portland Services


You can help all Portlanders survive the freezing temperatures by checking in on neighbors, whether housed or unhoused.

If you are concerned for someone during colder conditions, such as an individual who is not dressed for the weather conditions, call the non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check.

Call 911 if someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.


 

Help for people experiencing homelessness

To find your nearest warming shelter or learn about volunteering at a shelter, go to Multnomah County’s “Care for when it’s cold” page.

People seeking shelter can also dial 2-1-1 for the information on shelter locations and if they need transportation to a shelter. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are allowed at all locations.

There is also current information on how you can volunteer at a warming shelter.

Go to 211info.org/donations to find lists of providers and their needs for winter gear – hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and socks, etc. Many providers include online shopping links along with their lists, making donating more convenient than ever. You can donate right from your phone or computer in just a few minutes. You can help by donating life-saving winter gear early in the season, so outreach teams will have them on hand when conditions turn especially cold.

Working with partners, the Joint Office of Homeless Services (joint effort of the City of Portland and Multnomah County) will monitor conditions and open severe weather shelters when certain thresholds are met.

In addition to the severe-weather beds that open only when certain weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services also funds more than 1,300 year-round and winter shelter beds open every night during the cold season. These beds are open day after day, no matter the forecast. Other community partners also add winter shelter capacity.

Outreach teams — including those from Transition Projects, JOIN, Janus Youth, Cascadia Behavioral Health and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office HOPE team — are also in the community, making contact with vulnerable populations, providing resources and sharing information about severe weather and year-round shelters.

You can also go to tprojects.org and sign up with Transition Projects to train as a warming shelter volunteer. Transition Projects is one of the community partners paid through the Joint Office of Homeless Services to staff severe weather shelters on the coldest or snowiest nights of the year.

Remember, we can make a difference when we work together to keep our neighbors safe, warm and dry this winter.

Our Benson bubbler water fountains are a critical drinking water source for people living outside,but they can be hazardous during cold weather as the water can leak on the sidewalks and freeze. During freezing weather events, we will turn most of them off for safety, but will keep some in operation so that they’re accessible to those that need them.

 

Road closures and transportation updates

PBOT Ready Yeti Cartoon

Get the latest severe weather travel tips, road closures, chain advisories and more on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Winter Weather webpage. PBOT serves as the City’s hub for real-time information to help you stay safe and get where you need to go during winter weather events.

Check highway conditions before you go at TripCheck.com

Check trimet.org for the latest bus and MAX service information before you go.

 

Parks and community centers

Are you planning to visit your favorite City park or attend a class or activity at a community or arts center? Check Portland Parks & Recreation’s Inclement Weather Policy and Closures or call 503-823-2533 for information.

 

Protect plumbing, report water main breaks and other service impacts

Cartoon of two Water Bureau employees turning off a water main in winter weather

Learn how to prepare your home plumbing for winter weather.

Check out The Water Blog for news about winter weather impacts to water. Be our eyes and ears! If you think you’ve spotted a broken main, call our 24-hour emergency line at 503-823-4874. Crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water main breaks, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week.

 

Tree emergencies

Three workers stand outside on a snow covered street looking up at a fallen tree that takes up the entire top half of the photo.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry crews respond to hazardous situations and emergency needs citywide resulting from severe weather in Portland.

Report tree emergencies on City property, including public streets and roads, by calling 503-823-TREE (8733) and pressing 1. If phone lines are busy, consider reporting online using the PDX Reporter website.

For non-emergency, tree-related questions, email trees@portlandoregon.gov

Please be patient. Urban Forestry crews are minimizing safety risks and clearing the largest debris first. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

For info on what constitutes a tree emergency and more info, please visit portland.gov/trees/tree-concerns-and-problems/tree-emergency  

Watch this video to learn more about how Urban Forestry crews help you through severe weather.

IMPORTANT:

  • If a tree emergency situation involves downed wires please contact your utility provider first. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are unable to respond until electrical hazards have been addressed. For road closures visit PBOT’s webpage.
  • Please avoid calling for NON-emergency issues during severe weather as crews are focused on reopening major roads and thoroughfares in Portland and will work their way down into neighborhood streets and roads.

General maintenance involving trees on private property or on adjacent rights-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner, who should call a private arborist for any tree-related issue.

  • Large Branches & Trunks:
    • For larger branches or stumps, contact your garbage and recycling company to get a cost estimate for a special bulky waste pickup.
    • Or find pick-up and drop-off options through Metro’s Find A Recycler tool: type in your home address and search for “branches” or “stumps.” Or call 503-234-3000 to speak with a Metro recycling specialist (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
    • If you see a woodpile that City of Portland crews assembled for later removal; that is standard protocol. It may take weeks for our capacity to allow for staff to remove the debris, as we deal with those more than 700 tree emergencies citywide.
  • Small Branches (up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick):
    • For wood debris on sidewalk, it’s the responsibility of the adjacent property owners.
    • If your yard or sidewalk are filled with tree branches after the snow melts, you can fill your green compost bin with branches up to 3 feet long and under 4 inches thick. You can also set out extra bags, bundles or cans of branches for $3.75 per bag, bundle, or can (The maximum size is 32 gallons and 45 pounds per bag/bundle/can)
    • Additionally, please consider contacting a Tree Care Provider or lawn care professional to assist with your debris pile.

 

Flooding

Situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers with numerous waterways within its borders, Portland is susceptible to flooding, especially during the winter months when we receive most of our rain.

Visit the Flooding in Portland webpage for resources and information on how to prepare and be safe, where Portland’s floodplains are, and what the City is doing for flood prevention.

 

Home safety advice from Fire & Rescue

Graphic that says: fuel engines, generators, stoves, grills, etc., never indoors

Home heating can be a source of many hazards. From electric heaters to wood stoves, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of a fire. For more information on how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe in your home during winter weather, visit Portland Fire & Rescue’s Winter Fire Safety Tips or PF&R’s Twitter account for space heaterfireplace and other fire safety tips.

Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up — in a home, garage, or camper — and to poison the people and animals inside.

 

Garbage, recycling and compost collection

Snow and Ice Garbage and Recycling Pickup Snowman

In case of snow or ice, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can. Learn more.

 

Building inspections

Inclement weather may affect some building inspections from the Bureau of Development Services. Check the Bureau of Development Services’ web page and social media channels for the latest information on services affected by snow and ice.

 

General preparedness for winter weather

Graphic that says: Charge and gather medicine, water, food, flashlights, batteries, chargers and warm gear.

Questions on how to prepare for snow, ice, wind, and other winter weather? Visit PublicAlerts.org’s winter weather resource webpage with information on how to stay safe and get help before, during, and after a storm.

 

Sign up for public emergency alerts

Sign up for public emergency alerts at PublicAlerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver Region. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. It could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

 

Sidewalks should be shoveled

Graphic that reads: signs your neighbor might need help; pets out all night, no lights inside, mailbox overflowing, not answering phone

Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes and businesses. Check in with neighbors who might need a hand. Some elderly homeowners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice.

 

The Big Pipe Tracker

The Big Pipe Tracker allows people to see how Portland’s Big Pipe system fills up and prevents combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River. The online gauge, updated every 15 minutes, also lets viewers be the first to know if a rare overflow does occur.