City of Hillsboro, OR

07/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2026 12:11

Extreme Heat Advisory in Effect Through Wednesday

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Heat Advisory & High-Fire Danger Burn Ban In Effect

Safety is our top priority during heat waves and dangerous fire conditions.

A Heat Advisory is in effect Tuesday, July 21 & Wednesday, July 22.

A High-Fire Danger Burn Ban is in effect until further notice.

Immediate Assistance

  • Call or text 911 if you or someone else is experiencing a life threatening emergency.
  • If you see someone outside you are concerned about, call police non-emergency at 503-629-0111 and request a welfare check.
  • Call 211 for help finding shelter, transportation, or other assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Check in With Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Excessive heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Check in with your family, friends, and neighbors - especially young children, older adults, and people with chronic medical problems - as they are more vulnerable to heat-related illness.

Never leave pets or children unattended in vehicles.

Places to Cool Off

City of Hillsboro Facilities

Visit our libraries, Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC), or Hidden Creek Community Center during their normal hours of operation to take a break from the high temperatures.

Access Centers & Day Centers

Access centers & day centers for people experiencing homelessness are available in Washington County.

Project Homeless Connect Access Center - Temporary Location

Salvation Army Building - East Entrance
1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm

Open Door HousingWorks Access Center

34420 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Hillsboro
Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm

If you are experiencing homelessness, call Community Connect at 503-640-3263 or email [email protected] to get on the waitlist for shelter.

You can find more support services on our Community Resources webpage.

Cooling Centers

Find more places to stay cool in Washington County, Multnomah County, and Clackamas County.

Closures, Cancellations, and Schedule Changes

There are no current City of Hillsboro facility closures or event cancellations.

Water Dispensers


Clean, safe, and cold drinking water is available for free through Hillsboro Water's Hometown Tap from May through October. Please bring a refillable bottle or cup.

An additional Hometown Tap water dispenser will be available Tuesday, July 21 & Wednesday, July 22:

  • Winco : Across from Dairy Creek Park

Spraygrounds

Have fun & cool off at our spraygrounds. Most are open from 10 am to 8 pm daily from May through mid-September. Schedules may vary due to maintenance and repair. See updated hours and schedules.

Map of Cooling Spaces, Spraygrounds, and Water Dispensers

Use the categories menu to find day centers, places to cool off, spraygrounds, and water dispensers on the map below.

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