If you are in need of immediate assistance, call 911.

EMERGENCY COOLING AND SMOKE SHELTERS*

As high temperatures and wildfire smoke hit the Columbia River Gorge and Mid-Columbia regions this summer, the houseless community will face extreme risk to their health and well-being from exposure to unhealthy conditions that create life-threatening situations. Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is partnering with Mid Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and other agencies and nonprofits to provide Emergency Cooling Shelters and relief from unhealthy air quality for vulnerable populations during extreme conditions.

When a life-threatening EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING or UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY advisory is issued by the National Weather Service, area partners below will open available Emergency Shelters in affected areas:

WASHINGTON LOCATIONS

SKAMANIA COUNTY:

WAGAP Emergency Cooling and Smoke Shelter
Call (509) 281-1129 for instructions
11 AM - 7 PM
The cooling shelter is adjacent to the Hegewald Center,
which is located at 710 SW Rock Creek Drive in
Stevenson, WA 98648.

Stevenson Community Library
Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
120 NW Vancouver Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5471

KLICKITAT COUNTY:

City of White Salmon Fire Hall
Operating as a Cooling Center only when temps reach 100 degrees, not available as a smoke center.
11 AM - 7 PM
119 NE Church Avenue
White Salmon, WA 98672
For questions, call 509-493-1133 ext 203

White Salmon Valley Community Library
Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
77 NE Wauna Avenue
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1132

Father’s House Fellowship
3-6 PM
207 S. Klickitat Ave.
Goldendale, WA 98620
To receive services, call the main office
between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at 509-773-4719
Outside of these hours, call 509-261-2491
Staff will make arrangements to provide shelter

Goldendale Community Library
Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
131 West Burgen Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(360) 906-5000

OREGON LOCATIONS

HOOD RIVER COUNTY:

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 12 PM, and 1 PM - 5 PM
606 State St., Suite 1 B
Hood River, OR 97031

Hood River Library
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays
502 State St.
Hood River, OR 97031

WASCO COUNTY:

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
Monday-Thursday: 8 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM
312 E 4th St.
The Dalles, OR 97058

St. Vincent DePaul Center
Monday—Thursday: 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-5 PM
Friday: 9AM—12PM, 1PM-2:30PM
Saturday: 3 PM—6 PM (during Community Meals)
Sunday: 3 PM—6 PM (during Community Meals)
505 W 9th St.
The Dalles, OR 97058

The Dalles Public Library
Monday -Thursday: 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed

Dufur Public Library (at Dufur School)
Summer Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 AM - 2 PM and 6 PM - 8 PM
802 NE 5th St.
Dufur, OR 97021

Southern Wasco County Library
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
507 Grant Ave.
Maupin, OR 97037

SHERMAN COUNTY:

Sherman Public/School Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM - 4 PM
65912 High School Loop
Moro, OR 97039

Office of Emergency Management
Call 541-565-3100 for information
Leave a message for staff to return your call

*Many factors must come into play before a shelter will be opened:

 

Detecting heat emergencies

Everyone is urged to take precautions when temperatures rise. See the charts below for some basic information on the difference between heat exhaustion and even more serious heat stroke. Staying cool, well-hydrated, and out of the sun and smoke are the basic first steps to remaining healthy. Check-in often on vulnerable persons, including elderly adults, to be sure they have the resources they need.

If someone is in an emergent situation CALL 911.

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