Wintry temps have reached us earlier than usual this year—gusting winds making already chilly air unbearable, the potential for freezing rain tomorrow—and with that weather comes potential danger for hundreds of Portlanders living without shelter.

We put a call out yesterday to 211, the local agency that coordinates emergency shelter, asking if any emergency warming centers were in the works for the dropping temperatures. Not yet, they said. But today's different. There are warming centers opening in East Portland, the Central Eastside, and Old Town tonight and tomorrow.

Here's what we know so far. Spread it around, and dial 2-1-1 or visit 211info.org if you have questions.

In addition to existing year-round facilities, the following warming center facilities are available:

Family Winter Shelter
16141 E Burnside Street, Portland Oregon (near 162nd Avenue)
This is a walk-in facility. It is not necessary to call beforehand. No one will be turned away.
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Serves: Families with children under 18 and women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy

Red Cross Severe Weather Emergency Warming Center at Imago Dei Church
1302 Ankeny Street, (near 13th Avenue in Inner SE)
This is a walk-in facility. Pets allowed, some space for carts, accessible location
Dates: Evenings of Tuesday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 12
Hours: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

Union Gospel Mission
15 NW 3rd Avenue, 503-228-0319
This is a walk-in facility.
Dates: Evenings of Tuesday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 12
Hours: 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

The following expanded day center service is available during the Severe Weather Notice:

Dignity Village
9401 NE Sunderland Avenue, 503-281-1604
Dates: 7 days a week throughout the winter season
Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Serves: Adults

Union Gospel Mission
15 NW 3rd Avenue, 503-228-0319
This is a walk-in facility. Meal will be served.
Dates: Tuesday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 12
Hours: 9:30 AM - noon and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Serves: Families, single adults, and youth

Please call 211info with questions regarding other shelter and transportation resources.