Multnomah County extends emergency declaration, expands severe-weather shelters as winter storm continues

Feb 12, 2025

Chair Vega Peterson extended an emergency declaration through Friday and announced expanded shelter capacity and services across the county as severe winter weather continues; county reported at least 684 people used shelters overnight.

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Multnomah County officials extended an emergency declaration and expanded severe-weather shelter operations on Feb. 13 as a winter storm brought snow, ice and cold temperatures to the region.

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