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From the Archives: As heat wave enters what could be its most dangerous phase yet, officials renew calls to check on loved ones and at-risk neighbors
Overnight cooling shelters will remain open at least through the morning of Sunday, July 31.
Overnight cooling shelters will remain open at least through the morning of Sunday, July 31.
The County is reaching out to eligible households through their case managers and service coordinators.
Three cases of suspected hyperthermia are under investigation since Monday, July 25
About 170 people stayed at cooling shelters overnight Wednesday, at roughly 60% capacity for all four overnight shelters in Multnomah County.
The person died July 25, 2022 in Portland. The County will update this information as it becomes available.
With worst heat yet to come, health officials urge older people, outdoor workers, athletes to spend time in AC
The City of Portland and Multnomah County continue to monitor weather forecasts, plan to keep cooling services available as long as necessary.
Misting stations to open, libraries to extend hours at some locations. Check multco.us/hot for updates
Libraries to extend hours at some locations, City to open misting stations at area parks
Beyond planning formal emergency declarations, local officials are lining up daytime cooling spaces and preparing for potential of overnight shelters
Officials urge: Meet your neighbors. Talk to friends and relatives who live alone. Find out what they may need during hot weather
Elected officials and health experts gather Sunday to kick off Heat Week, honoring those who died in series of record 2021 heat events and sharing findings from a final accounting of those deaths