Beaverton Set to Open Severe Weather Shelter

As the weather outside turns harsher, Beaverton is getting ready to help some of the city's most needy residents. On January 12, the city will open a severe weather shelter to help people 18-years-old and older when the temperatures drop.

"The City Council and I are extremely grateful to see this shelter open its doors," said Mayor Denny Doyle of the shelter, which will be at the Beaverton Community Center at 12350 Southwest Fifth Avenue.

"We want people to have a safe place to go when weather conditions get serious. This facility is a necessary resource for our community."

The shelter will be open every Thursday night as well as any night where the temperature is expected to stay at or below 32 degrees Farenheit for more than 48 hours.

On days that the shelter is open, it will open at 5:30 p.m. and stay open until 6:30 a.m..

There will be space for 30 adults who will be served on a first come basis.

It will remain open until March 30th.