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Severe Weather

Resources and tips

  • Shelters
  • Power Outages
  • Trees
  • Garbage and Recycling
  • Flooding
  • Water Pipes
Shelters

Multnomah County shelters

Gresham shelter

Help during warm weather

Find resources to plan for warm weather, visit Multnomah County.

Power Outages

Report a power outage

Visit the PGE website for more information.

Trees

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.
Garbage and Recycling

Service delays

During severe weather, leave your roll carts at the curb. If your hauler is unable to pick up on a normal collection day, they will attempt to pick up on the next service day.

Check your hauler's website for service updates. 

 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.
Flooding

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.

Water Pipes

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.

Transportation

Stay home when conditions are too dangerous to travel safely.

If you must travel, check road conditions at TripCheck.com.

Stay informed