Make a grocery run today, stock up on ice, learn about heat illness and bookmark Help for when it’s Hot
The Joint Office of Homeless Services is answering heat by sharing water bottles from its downtown Portland supply center — and coordinating with outreach workers, volunteers and mutual aid groups.
Officials mobilize ahead of region’s third heat wave, open cooling centers, cooling space
Libraries revert to normal hours; visit Help for when it’s Hot for cooling center locations, hours
Nighttime lows expected to offer relief; temperatures expected to drop over the weekend
As another heatwave hits, the Joint Office will work to provide bottles of water and other supplies to paid outreach workers, community volunteers and mutual aid groups.
Nighttime lows expected to offer relief; temperatures expected to drop over the weekend
Urgent need for volunteers to keep cooling centers open
Come for a few hours or a few days; the body needs breaks from the heat to stay well
Indoor and outdoor animals are susceptible to surging heat. Keep pets indoors and hydrated; watch out for symptoms of overheating and heat stroke.
Officials especially concerned for people living in high-rise apartments without AC
Health officials urge people to check on vulnerable family, friends and neighbors; offer water, cool space to those at risk