An excessive heat warning is in effect from Wednesday, Aug. 11, to Saturday, Aug. 14, with high temperatures expected to exceed 100°F.
On-campus cooling stations
The health and safety of our community is of paramount importance to PSU. Portland State has designated three on-campus spaces as cooling stations to serve students and employees through this week’s forecasted heatwave. Air-conditioned public spaces in the following buildings will be open to anyone with a valid PSU ID card from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Cramer Hall
- Fariborz Maseeh Hall
- Karl Miller Center
Extreme heat conditions significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, and we hope that these spaces will provide some relief for those in need.
On-campus student residents will also have access to a cooling station located on the second floor of the Broadway Building. Please note that face coverings are still required inside PSU buildings.
University Place Hotel special rates and cooling station
A few air conditioned rooms at University Place Hotel are available for rent by PSU community members Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights at a special base room rate of $89 per night plus tax (with PSU ID).
The hotel will also offer a cooling station for up to 50 members of the PSU community (with PSU ID) available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For additional information, please contact the hotel at 503-221-0140 or uplace@pdx.edu.
Other resources
For more information about local resources for extreme heat including public cooling centers throughout the region, tips on caring for pets in the heat and how to spot signs of heat-related illnesses, visit this Public Alerts site for the Portland Metro area.
Remember that 211 info can help you find a safe place to escape the heat.
- Dial 211 or 1-866-698-6155 (24/7)
- TTY dial 711 and call 1-866-698-6155
- Text your zip code to 898211 (TXT211) Mon-Fri 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Email help@211info.org
- Download the 211 app
- Search online at 211info.org for a cooling center near you
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this incident.