Extreme heat, wildfires, and smoky air have become too common in Multnomah County. As our region continues to face challenging extreme weather events, it's crucial that we learn from past experiences and prepare ourselves and our community.
Multnomah County and community partners offer programs and services that help to build our community's resilience.
Programs, services, and resources to help you and your family get prepared
Common Application
Get career support, low-cost energy services, childcare support, food resources and more through the East Multnomah Common Application Pilot Program.
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Free, confidential information about health, community and social services near you. Phone calls are answered in over 150 languages.
PCEF Cooling Portland
Find out if you qualify to receive a free air conditioning unit through the Portland Clean Energy Fund.
Using an air cleaner/purifier
An air cleaner can help everyone breathe cleaner air inside and is especially helpful for babies, the elderly, pregnant people and people with asthma, allergies, or other breathing difficulties.
Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node
A Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node or BEECN is a place to go in Portland after a major earthquake to ask for emergency assistance if phone service is down, or report severe damage or injury. Enter your address to find the closest BEECN near you.
Community connections are key to your success
There's still time for you to act on climate
- Sign up for clean energy with your utility providers
- Get financial incentives to electrify your home
- Energy Trust of Oregon financial incentives