Freezing windchills mean warming center will open through Saturday morning in Gresham
Multnomah County officials tonight will open an overnight warming center at the Multnomah County East Building in Gresham.
Answers to your questions about ash and other fire-related issues
Wildfires across the state and western region continue to cause smoky conditions that can pose a health risk to certain people.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Services that help unpaid caregivers caring for someone age 60 or older. Assistance is also available to seniors who are raising a child.
Chair Vega Pederson's June Newsletter Volume #2
JVP’s June Newsletter Vol. 2, 2023
Commissioners hear February update on early stages of Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera pilot program
On Feb. 21, Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell and other presenters shared the early progress of a body-worn camera pilot program in a briefing to the Board of County Commissioners.
EM Related Newsletters
List of emergency management related newsletters that may be of interest for those living or working in Multnomah County
Clinician Alert: One measles case identified in returning traveler
A measles case was identified in a traveler returning from an international trip. Clinicians should review exposure information and follow testing and treatment guidelines.
From the Archives: Cooling shelters open through Sunday evening as long heatwave enters most dangerous – but likely final – phase.
TriMet will not turn away anyone riding to and from a cooling site who cannot pay fare through 10 p.m., Sunday, July 31.
Disease Detectives gather to honor COVID-19 response and, for some, meet for the first time
Staff reflect on 28 months,141,103 cases, 3,321 outbreaks and 1,247 deaths
Multnomah County ARP investments: Public health emergency response
Multnomah County’s ARP investments into our public health emergency response included support for testing, tracing, outbreak responses, vaccinations, call center and emergency operations, and more.
Mothers, daughters (grandmothers, too): an enduring succession of multi-generational Health Department careers
While many have come through the Health Department over the years, these stories show the unique bond that family members who work at the County share with each other, the organization and their work.
'An important milestone': Board of Commissioners approves final allocations in plan to address Supportive Housing Services underspending
$17.6 million approved for new City shelter locations, improved capacity for providers, rent assistance and employment programming, joining $40.5 million previously approved in the Joint Office budget
Joint Office of Homeless Services: Providers were frustrated with contract management and communication
Learn about why providers were frustrated with contract management and communication.
November 5, 2002 - Measure No. 26-39
November 5, 2002 - Measure No. 26-39
Multnomah County Emergency Management's Natural Hazard Mitigation Workshop
On May 2nd, 2018, Multnomah County Emergency Management hosted a Resilience Workshop at Gresham City Hall. Over 50 local, state and federal partners gathered to discuss hazard risks and mitigation.
Mental Health Unit (MHU)
The Mental Health Unit (MHU) provides supervision services for parole, probation and post-prison who have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness.
Wood Smoke Pollution Advisory: residents asked to voluntarily avoid burning this weekend
This is the first advisory of the 2019-2020 season, which runs from October 1-March 1.
NEWS RELEASE: Elections Director Tim Scott’s statement on incendiary device at County ballot box
Fire suppressant in the box protected ballots; only three ballots were damaged
Publicity/HIPAA release forms
Multnomah County publicity/HIPAA release forms
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies additional heat-related death in July 2024 heat emergency
Further tests and investigation will determine whether the deaths are officially heat-related
Update on COVID-19 cases in Juvenile Services
On Dec. 17, 2020, the Juvenile Services Division was notified that a youth in detention, and an employee in the detention facility, tested positive for COVID-19.
Multnomah County partners with National Association of Secretary of States NASS to promote #TRUSTEDINFO2020
The goal of #TrustedInfo2020 is to communicate to the American people that election officials are their trusted sources for credible and accurate election information.
The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT)
The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team is a model of intervention that emphasizes identifying & providing coordinated, multi-disciplinary responses to high-priority domestic violence cases.
Norovirus
A highly contagious virus that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea