Guidance
Shelter settings: guidance on preparing shelters to accommodate proper physical distancing, recommendations for mask and face covering use, cleaning, shared space and exclusions.
Camps: for people experiencing homelessness without shelter: Help residents experiencing homelessness minimize the chance of becoming ill or spreading COVID-19 by knowing the symptoms, spreading out camp sites, using sanitation wipes and face coverings.
Resources
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How to connect with service providers: A curated list of what dozens of service providers are offering, and how their services have changed because of COVID-19.
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Map of City of Portland Emergency Hygiene Stations - hand washing stations and portable toilets
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City of Portland reduction in encampment cleanups - focusing on encampments with significant presence of hazardous materials that clearly present a public health and safety risk
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Portland Street Medicine - on-street medical care for those experiencing homelessness
- A summary of the County's work to create physical-distancing space in shelters, set up motel options for people with symptoms, and bring supplies/information to campers through outreach.
