Extreme Heat Services
St. Vincent de Paul · Lane County
Emergency Cooling Centers
SVdP operates cooling centers in partnership with Lane County during extreme heat events. Centers open when temperatures become dangerously high — staying open longer when temps reach 98°F and do not drop below 60°F overnight. Open to everyone: elderly, families, and unhoused individuals.
Lane Events Center (fairgrounds), Eugene — primary site
Typically 10 a.m.–8 p.m. during activation
Free shuttle transportation available
541-687-5820
Lane County Public Health
Cooling Spaces Network
During declared heat emergencies, Lane County coordinates a network of cooling spaces at libraries, community centers, and government buildings county-wide.
Springfield City Hall (225 5th St) and Siuslaw Library, Florence (1460 9th St)
Call 2-1-1 for nearest open location
Catholic Community Services
Extreme Weather Shelter for Families
CCS provides emergency motel vouchers for families during extreme weather events, including heat waves. Families must register at a CCS location and sign up by 2 p.m. on the day of activation.
1025 G Street, Springfield · 1464 W. 6th Ave., Eugene
M/Tu/W/F 8 a.m.–4 p.m. · Thu 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
541-345-3628
EWEB / State of Oregon
Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
Oregon's program helps low-to-moderate income households — including renters — access energy-efficient heat pumps that provide both cooling and heating. The program has reached capacity but new rounds of funding are being sought.
Contact EWEB to inquire about current waitlist or upcoming program rounds
541-685-7000 · Toll free: 800-841-5871
Extreme Cold & Warming Services
St. Vincent de Paul · Egan Warming Centers
Egan Warming Centers — Eugene & Springfield
Named for a veteran who died of exposure in 2008, the Egan Warming Centers activate when forecasted overnight temperatures drop below 30°F. Volunteer-run sites provide sleeping pads, blankets, warm drinks and meals, and basic first aid. No documentation required.
Lane Events Center (primary) + two sites in Eugene and Springfield. Locations posted when activated.
Lane Transit District provides free transportation
⚠️ 2025–26 season faces ~50% budget cut. SVdP continues program with reduced resources. Donations needed.
Lane County · Multiple Providers
Warming Spaces — County-Wide
During declared extreme cold events, Lane County lists additional warming spaces at community centers. The Willamalane Adult Activity Center in Springfield is a regular site. Cottage Grove Community Sharing runs a warming center with extended hours and pets welcome.
Willamalane Adult Activity Center: 215 W. C St, Springfield (M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Cottage Grove Community Sharing: 1440 Birch Ave — opens 7 p.m., closes 8 a.m.; pets welcome
Call 2-1-1 for current open sites
St. Vincent de Paul · Lane County
Utility Assistance
SVdP helps low-income households maintain electricity, water, and heat service when unexpected emergencies cause missed payments or risk of shutoff.
Lindholm Social Services Office, Eugene (adjacent to SVdP Eugene Service Station, Hwy 99)
541-687-5820
Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality
Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring & Advisories
LRAPA is Oregon's only local air authority, operating a network of air monitors across Lane County. Eastern Lane County (Oakridge, Vida, Blue River) is most frequently affected by smoke events.
Lane County Public Health
Wildfire Smoke Health Guidance
Guidance for sensitive groups: pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or prior stroke. Key advice: stay indoors, limit outdoor activity, use N95/P100 respirators (not cloth masks), and use HEPA air purifiers.
lanecountyor.gov → Public Health → Wildfire Smoke
Multi-language fact sheets available from Oregon Health Authority
Beyond Toxics
Bethel Clean Energy Project — Air Filtration
A pilot initiative providing free or low-cost clean energy home improvements, including indoor air filtration, to Bethel neighborhood residents in Eugene — a community disproportionately affected by air quality issues.
Energy & Utility Resilience
EWEB — Eugene Water & Electric Board
Emergency Water Stations
EWEB has established seven operational emergency water stations across Eugene — each providing up to two gallons of water per person per day from on-site wells or portable treatment systems with backup power.
7 sites across Eugene including Prairie Mountain School (Bethel area) and Howard Elementary
eweb.org — map available
541-685-7000 · Toll free: 800-841-5871
EWEB
Pledge to Prepare — 12-Month Emergency Readiness
EWEB's free "Pledge to Prepare" program guides customers through building a two-week emergency kit — water, food, medicine, and supplies — in monthly steps. Experts recommend two weeks of self-sufficiency due to potential multi-day outages from events like the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
541-685-7000
EWEB
Wildfire Infrastructure Upgrades & Public Safety Power Shutoffs
EWEB is burying power lines, replacing wooden poles with fire-resistant metal poles, and updating equipment in high-risk areas (south Eugene hills, near natural areas). About 30% of EWEB's 10-year capital budget is dedicated to resilience investments. During extreme fire weather, EWEB may enact a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
eweb.org/wildfire — High Fire Risk Zones map + PSPS info
Spanish language support: 541-685-7000, press 9
Oregon Health Authority / OHA
Emergency AC & Air Filter Distribution
Oregon law (HB 4058, passed 2022) directs OHA to distribute air conditioners and air filters on an emergency basis to Medicaid-eligible individuals. Contact OHA or your local Oregon Health Plan coordinator to inquire about current availability.
OHA Main: 503-947-2340
Shelter, Food & Broader Emergency Services
2-1-1
During any emergency — call or text 211
Connected to available shelters, food assistance, transportation, and other local resources.
Available in 240+ languages. Text your zip code to 898211 or visit 211info.org
Connected to available shelters, food assistance, transportation, and other local resources.
Available in 240+ languages. Text your zip code to 898211 or visit 211info.org
🛏️ Shelter Programs
- Dusk to Dawn overnight program (heated communal tents)
- Safe Sleep Site — 410 Garfield, Eugene (86 heated indoor spaces)
- Safe Parking Program (vehicle sheltering, 55 vehicles, 310 Garfield)
- First Place Family Center & Night Shelter Annex (families with children)
- Egan Warming Centers (winter extreme cold)
- Seasonal Cooling Centers (summer extreme heat)
🍞 Food & Material Assistance
- Emergency food boxes
- Vouchers to SVdP retail thrift stores for clothing and supplies
- Seasonal supply drives (winter clothes, socks, boots especially needed)
- Hot drinks and meals at warming center activations
💰 Financial & Self-Sufficiency
- Rent and utility assistance
- VIDA matched savings program
- Second Chance tenant education classes (8-week series)
- Affordable housing: 1,500+ units developed since 1988
- Youth & family wraparound case management
The Funding Gap
A Critical Challenge for Lane County
In December 2024, Lane County and United Way of Lane County were awarded a $19.6 million EPA Community Change Grant — enough to build six resilience hubs spanning from Florence to Oakridge, train volunteers, and equip communities for wildfires and heat waves. In May 2025, the federal government cancelled the grant. Local leaders, including Oakridge Mayor Bryan Cutchen, stated that the cancellation "puts lives at risk."
EWEB's nearly $1 million FEMA wildfire mitigation grant for power line improvements also faces uncertainty. Oregon's 2025 legislative session failed to allocate funds for community resilience hubs, heat pump programs, and natural and working lands initiatives. Lane County advocates and local organizations are mobilizing to find replacement funding and state solutions.
What Organizations Are Calling For Next
Priority 01
Build the Resilience Hub Network
Establish dedicated, year-round climate resilience hubs from Florence to Oakridge — including solar/battery backup — to serve as cooling, warming, and clean-air refuges.
Lane County Board of Commissioners, United Way of Lane County, Oakridge Mayor Bryan Cutchen
Priority 02
Expand Heat Pump Access for Renters
In 2025, EWEB received only $47,000 — enough for 6–7 projects. Advocates back legislation to dramatically expand access, particularly for renters.
Oregon Environmental Council, Oregon Just Transition Alliance
Priority 03
Wildfire Fuels Reduction & Forest Management
Eugene-Springfield Fire has launched a Wildfire Planning and Fuels Management program providing defensible space surveys and large-scale fuels reduction.
City of Eugene CAP 2.0, Beyond Toxics, Eugene-Springfield Fire
Priority 04
Embed Equity in All Climate Planning
58% of Lane County vulnerable households lack air conditioning. Climate planning must center on BIPOC, low-income, rural, and unhoused residents facing the greatest risk.
Beyond Toxics, NAACP Eugene/Springfield, Lane County Climate Equity & Resilience Task Force
Priority 05
Restore & Protect Air Quality Monitoring
Maintain and expand the local air quality monitoring network and ensure residents — especially in rural eastern Lane County — receive timely, actionable smoke alerts.
LRAPA, Lane County Climate Resilience Plan (Phase 3), Beyond Toxics
Priority 06
Coordinate Regional Energy Resilience
The Lane Regional Resiliency Collaborative — convened monthly by Lane County with Eugene, LRAPA, EWEB, and UO — is working to integrate emergency management and energy planning.
Lane County Climate Action, Oregon Department of Energy, EWEB
Priority 07
Build Volunteer & Community Capacity
The cancelled EPA grant included training for both medical and non-medical volunteers. SVdP and Egan Warming Centers emphasize the urgent need for volunteers and donations.
St. Vincent de Paul, United Way of Lane County, Lane County Emergency Management
Priority 08
Increase Tree Canopy & Green Infrastructure
Eugene's urban tree canopy is currently 24%. The City's CAP 2.0 prioritizes planting in underserved neighborhoods — trees reduce heat, improve air and water quality, and provide habitat.
City of Eugene Climate Action Plan 2.0
Key Plans, Reports & Organizations
Lane County Government
Lane County Climate Action Plans
Three-phase plan adopted in 2022: (1) Internal Operations Climate Action Plan, (2) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, and (3) Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. The county convenes a monthly Lane Regional Resiliency Collaborative with City of Eugene, LRAPA, EWEB, and UO.
🌐 lanecountyor.gov → Climate Action
City of Eugene
Climate Action Plan 2.0 & Resilience Page
Eugene's CAP 2.0 (adopted July 2020) includes 23 resilience actions focused on wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, drought, and storm resilience. Currently 61% complete.
🌐 eugene-or.gov → Resilience
Beyond Toxics
Equitable & Resilient Climate Strategies Report
Community-led report from the Lane County Climate Equity and Resilience Task Force. Identifies priorities including climate resilience hubs, air filtration programs near wildfire areas, and workforce development in forestry/agriculture.
🌐 beyondtoxics.org · 📞 541-465-8860
EWEB
2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan
EWEB's board-adopted plan directs infrastructure hardening, power line undergrounding, Public Safety Power Shutoffs during extreme fire weather, and operational changes to reduce wildfire ignition risk. About 20% of EWEB's distribution system maintenance budget is dedicated to wildfire-related work.
Compiled May 2026 from publicly available reports, organizational websites, and news coverage. Service availability — especially emergency activations — changes rapidly; always confirm current status by calling 211 or checking organization websites directly.