Chair Vega Pederson's June Newsletter Volume #2
JVP’s June Newsletter Vol. 2, 2023
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.
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.
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
Local NFL Recruit Surprises and Inspires Youth
Lynn Magnum, the At-Promise Mentor Program Coordinator, Department of Community Justice, has known Alex Green for most of his 22 years. He lived in her community, she was close friends of his fami...
Community Supervision Orientation for offender friends and family
Start on the road to success: Join us for a family and friends orientationThe Multnomah County Department of Community Justice sponsors orientations for family and friends of inmates who will be re...
Multnomah County Justice Fellowship
A pilot program that aims to bring fellows into policy and program discussion is in its second year.