Severe Weather

Help for when it's hot

• Find shelters in Multnomah County
• Local cooling center information
• Cooling center map

If you or someone you know needs help finding a cooling center, call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org.

Help during warm weather

Find resources to plan for warm weather, visit Multnomah County's help for when it's hot

Prevent heat-related illness

Service alerts

During extreme heat, haulers may collect trash and recycling two hours earlier than normal. Place your carts at the curb the night before. Contact your hauler for schedule updates. 

• Arrow Sanitary 503-257-1331
• Gresham Sanitary 503-665-2424
• Hoodview Disposal 503-668-8300
• Rockwood Solid Waste 503-666-3488
• Waste Management 1-800-808-5901

 Collection is prioritized as follows

1. Garbage
2. Recycling
3. Yard debris

If pick-up is missed

• Missed garbage and recycling will be collected the following week at no additional cost. Contact your hauler for collection schedule changes.
• Place bagged extra garbage at the curb. Bags should be limited to your normal weekly volume of garbage.
• Place extra recycling next to your recycling cart. Extra recycling should be placed in a cardboard box or paper bag – no plastic bags.

Report a power outage

• Call 503-464-7777.
• Report online.

Visit the PGE website for more information.

If you see a damaged or fallen tree

• Call PGE if a limb or fallen tree is on a power line: 1-800-542-8818.
• Call 911 if the tree is blocking a road. City crews will clear the roadway.
• Do not drive under downed trees or remove barricades if a road is closed. 
• Property owners are responsible for street trees behind the curb. Please clear the sidewalk next to your property and remove all debris. 
• Does your street tree need to be replaced? Read more about planting new trees.

Sandbag station

The City has a sandbag station open to Gresham residents and homeowners during the rainy season, typically from November to March.

Sandbag station information

Report flooding

To report broken City mains, a rain hazard or flooding in the public right-of-way: 

• Monday through Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm: 503-618-2626 
• After hours or weekends: 503-661-3906

Prevent flooding

Keep storm drains clear of leaves to prevent flooding. Read more on our fall preparedness page.

Report

To report a water main break or a hydrant leak, contact Water Operations:

• During business hours: 503-618-2626 
• Evenings or weekends: Call 503-661-3906 and we will dispatch staff as needed.

How to turn off your water meter 

In this short video tutorial, we demonstrate the steps.

Need help? Call Water Operations at the numbers listed above first so we can dispatch someone to help you if possible. This may help you avoid damage to the meter box's water valve and possible repair work, especially if you're planning a plumbing project. 

Winter weather resources

Prevent and thaw frozen pipes.

• PDX delayed or canceled flights
• TriMet alerts
• TriMet hot weather information
• TriMet winter weather tips

• National Weather Service
• OregonLive
• KATU
• KGW
• KOIN
• KPTV

• Garbage and Recycling
• Rockwood Water
• PGE power outage information
• Northwest Natural

• Centennial School District
• Gresham-Barlow School District
• Reynolds School District
• Mt. Hood Community College