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Multnomah County, Oregon provides 766,000 residents with various health and human services, public safety, and other government services.

 Oregon, Pacific NW, USA
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🌨️ Một số mẹo để giữ an toàn và giữ ấm khi nhiệt độ giảm: 🧣Mặc nhiều lớp quần áo khô ráo, rộng thoáng 🧢 Đội mũ 🥾Đi giày hoặc ủng giữ ấm 💧Thay quần áo ướt càng sớm càng tốt 🍷Rượu có thể làm hạ thân nhiệt. Hãy chú ý nếu uống rượu. ☕ Uống nước ấm hoặc ngọt để tăng thân nhiệt 🚨Nếu quý vị bị cảm lạnh hoặc ướt, đừng đợi cho đến khi trở thành trường hợp cấp cứu! Hãy tìm đến nơi nào ấm càng sớm càng tốt. multco.us/programs/care-when… #StayWarm #WintSafety #MultnomahCounty #Portland
Illustrations of a hat, a winter coat, a hot beverage and a boot with an icy background photo. Headline: Be careful when it's cold! in Vietnamese.

ALT Illustrations of a hat, a winter coat, a hot beverage and a boot with an icy background photo. Headline: Be careful when it's cold! in Vietnamese.

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🌨️ Some tips for staying safe and warm when the temperature drops: 🧣Wear lots of dry, loose layers of clothing 🧢 Wear a hat 🥾Wear warm shoes or boots 💧Change out of wet clothes as soon as possible 🍷Alcohol can lower your body temperature. Take care if you drink. ☕Drink warm or sweet liquids to keep your body temperature up 🚨If you get cold or wet, don’t wait for it to become an emergency! Get somewhere warm as soon as possible. multco.us/programs/care-when… #StayWarm #WinterSafety #MultnomahCounty #Portland
Illustrations of a hat, a winter coat, a hot beverage and a boot with an icy background photo. Headline: Be careful when it's cold!

ALT Illustrations of a hat, a winter coat, a hot beverage and a boot with an icy background photo. Headline: Be careful when it's cold!

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Be ready for potential flooding as our area experiences heavy rain. Monitor local weather updates and be aware of fast-rising creeks or streams in your area. For more info on what to do during a flood, forecasts, sandbag distribution sites and more, visit multco.us/flood
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High winds can mean risk of power outage. Is your home ready? Get prepared now just in case. *Find flashlight and have extra batteries ready *Charge devices *If you lose power, keep fridges closed and run generators and grills outside Find more tips at: portlandgeneral.com/outages-…
Are you prepared for a power outage? Make sure to have a flashlight, battery or solar powered phone charger, first aid kit, at least a three day supply of water and food, and spare batteries in case of a power outage.

ALT Are you prepared for a power outage? Make sure to have a flashlight, battery or solar powered phone charger, first aid kit, at least a three day supply of water and food, and spare batteries in case of a power outage.

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➡️ WIC clinics are open regular hours during the federal government shutdown, so keep all your appointments, your card will work normally, you can still apply for WIC, we’re still scheduling appointments and are here to help answer your questions. 🍇With SNAP benefits expected to be cut in the coming days due to the federal government shutdown, food assistance in Multnomah County will be impacted. You can find many places providing free food, meals and other food-related support at: multco.us/food. 🥑Food pantries based at IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization) SUN Schools are also open to the public and are some of the more accessible in the area, as they’re all based at nearby schools. MONDAYS Lent Pantry 5105 SE 97th Ave. Portland, OR 97266 -4:45pm Harrison Park Pantry 2225 SE 87th Ave Portland, OR 97216 -4:45pm TUESDAYS Earl Boyles Pantry 10822 SE Bush St Portland, OR 97266 4-5:15pm Mill Park Pantry 1900 SE 117th Ave Portland, OR 97216 4-5:15pm WEDNESDAYS Gilbert Park Pantry 13132 SE Ramona St Portland, OR 97236 4-5:15pm Mc Daniel HS Pantry 2735 NE 82nd Portland, OR 97220 2-3:30pm Mc Daniel Students only -4pm THURSDAYS Menlo Park Pantry 12900 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97230 2-3:30pm (permanently closed after 12/19/2025) Parkrose Middle Pantry 11800 NE Shaver St Portland, OR 97220 4-5:15pm FRIDAYS Shaver Elementary 3701 NE 131 Pl Portland, OR 97230 -4:30pm Thanks to our partners at @oregonfoodbank @IRCOnews Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Public Schools, @parkrose and Schools Uniting Neighborhoods
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The Stark Street Bridge is closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck that collided with the west bridge approach. Use alternative routes. Bridge engineers are currently on their way to the site to evaluate the extent of damage. multco.us/news/traffic-alert…
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➡️REGARDING TAKING #TYLENOL DURING PREGNANCY: Health Officer Dr. Bruno says #autism is a complex diagnosis that does not have a single cause. We do not recommend pregnant people stop using acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor. A medical study for more info: bit.ly/4ndx2Ls
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🌡Temperatures will be cooler today (Monday, August 25) but highs are still expected in the 90s. Take breaks, give yourself a chance to cool off and check on neighbors. Find cool spaces at: link.multco.us/interactive-m…
Help for When it’s Hot Information for Older Adults Stay connected, find someone who can check on you frequently. Stay Cool Drink lots of water Make a plan, stay in a cool place, call 211 for help Avoid using the stove or oven to keep indoor temperature down. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, which is usually between noon-8pm. multco.us/hot

ALT Help for When it’s Hot Information for Older Adults Stay connected, find someone who can check on you frequently. Stay Cool Drink lots of water Make a plan, stay in a cool place, call 211 for help Avoid using the stove or oven to keep indoor temperature down. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, which is usually between noon-8pm. multco.us/hot

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📣 SHARE our interactive map, which shows more than 70 cool spaces you can go to cool off, including libraries, community centers, malls, interactive fountains, swimming pools and splashpads: link.multco.us/interactive-m…
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Dr. Bruno warns us that homes without AC are reaching peak heat after days of high temps. A few hours in a cool space can make a difference. 🔍Find of over 70 cool spaces on the interactive map: multco.us/hot
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As you cool off in the water, remember these key tips: 🌊Neve swim alone. ⚠️Wear a properly fitted life jacket. 👀Always supervise children around the water. Find loaner life jackets along beaches at multco.us/hot
Water Safety Tips Stay safe while you cool off in bodies of water

ALT Water Safety Tips Stay safe while you cool off in bodies of water

Never swim alone and do not allow children to enter the water alone

ALT Never swim alone and do not allow children to enter the water alone

Wear a life jacket and make sure it fits properly

ALT Wear a life jacket and make sure it fits properly

Only allow children to enter water with permission and if they have adequate swimming skills multco.us/hot

ALT Only allow children to enter water with permission and if they have adequate swimming skills multco.us/hot

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Recuerde estos importantes consejos para la seguridad en el agua: 🌊Nunca nade solo ⚠️Use un chaleco salvavidas y asegúrese de que le quede bien. 👀Asigne a un adulto responsable para que supervise a los niños alrededor del agua en todo memento.
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Cooling Centers OPEN today, Aug. 24, from noon to 9 p.m.: The locations are: ❄️Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th Ave, Gresham ❄️Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Avel., Portland 👋 No one will be turned away. 🐱 Pets are welcome.
Sunday, Aug. 24 Call 2-1-1 or check multco.us/hot for the latest information ​​and a full map of cooling locations. Information may change. Cooling centers open Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, from noon to 9 p.m., until conditions improve. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. TriMet (trimet.org/planner) allows free rides to cooling centers. An interactive map of other nearby outdoor cooling spaces, splash pads and libraries can be found at multco.us/hot. Multnomah County East Building: 600 NE 8th Ave., Gresham Friendly House: 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland

ALT Sunday, Aug. 24 Call 2-1-1 or check multco.us/hot for the latest information ​​and a full map of cooling locations. Information may change. Cooling centers open Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, from noon to 9 p.m., until conditions improve. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. TriMet (trimet.org/planner) allows free rides to cooling centers. An interactive map of other nearby outdoor cooling spaces, splash pads and libraries can be found at multco.us/hot. Multnomah County East Building: 600 NE 8th Ave., Gresham Friendly House: 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland

Centros de Enfriamiento Llama al 2-1-1- o revise multco.us/hot para la información más reciente y un mapa completo con locaciones de los centros de enfriamiento. Esta información puede cambiar. Los centros de enfriamiento se abrirán el domingo 24 de agosto del 2025, de las 12 p.m. a 9 p.m., hasta que las condiciones mejoren. Todos los sitios serán accesibles para todas las personas. Las mascotas son bienvenidas. Toda persona es bienvenida. Llama al 2-1-1 para ayuda con el transporte a un centro de enfriamiento. TriMet (trimet.org/planner) ofrece transporte gratis a los centros de enfriamiento. Encuentra un mapa interactivo de espacios para refrescarse, áreas de chapoteo y bibliotecas en multco.us/hot. Edificio Este del Condado de Multnomah: 600 NE 8th Ave., Gresham Centro Comunitario Friendly House: 1737 NW 26th Ave., Portland

ALT Centros de Enfriamiento Llama al 2-1-1- o revise multco.us/hot para la información más reciente y un mapa completo con locaciones de los centros de enfriamiento. Esta información puede cambiar. Los centros de enfriamiento se abrirán el domingo 24 de agosto del 2025, de las 12 p.m. a 9 p.m., hasta que las condiciones mejoren. Todos los sitios serán accesibles para todas las personas. Las mascotas son bienvenidas. Toda persona es bienvenida. Llama al 2-1-1 para ayuda con el transporte a un centro de enfriamiento. TriMet (trimet.org/planner) ofrece transporte gratis a los centros de enfriamiento. Encuentra un mapa interactivo de espacios para refrescarse, áreas de chapoteo y bibliotecas en multco.us/hot. Edificio Este del Condado de Multnomah: 600 NE 8th Ave., Gresham Centro Comunitario Friendly House: 1737 NW 26th Ave., Portland

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Three libraries are staying open two hours longer today until 8 p.m. for respite from the heat: 🔹 Gresham: 385 NW Miller Ave., Gresham 🔹 Midland: 805 SE 122nd Ave., Portland 🔹 Central: 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland multco.us/hot for more resources on how to stay cool.

Help for When It's Hot

Information about cool spaces, cooling centers and other resources during the hot weather.

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Help our neighbors out! Knowing what to do can save a life. ➡️ See someone struggling? Help them safely get to an A/C space. ➡️ Is someone unresponsive or confused? Stay calm & call 911. ➡️ Need non-emergency help? Call 211 for resources. In Portland, you can also dial 311.
Take care of yourself and others during hot weather Know who to contact

ALT Take care of yourself and others during hot weather Know who to contact

Call 2-1-1 To help someone locate shelter and transportation to shelter

ALT Call 2-1-1 To help someone locate shelter and transportation to shelter

Call 9-1-1 If someone's life appears to be in danger. multco.us/hot

ALT Call 9-1-1 If someone's life appears to be in danger. multco.us/hot

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Multiple days of extreme heat. Stay safe and spread the word about cooling centers open today (Sat. Aug 23) from noon-9pm: ➡️Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th ave, Gresham ➡️Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland More resources at multco.us/hot
Two Cooling Centers open Saturday, Aug. 23 from Noon - 9 PM

ALT Two Cooling Centers open Saturday, Aug. 23 from Noon - 9 PM

Cooling centers open Satuday, Aug. 23 from noon to 9 p.m., until conditions improve. 1. Multnomah County East Building: 600 NE 8th Ave., Gresham 2. Friendly House: 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland

ALT Cooling centers open Satuday, Aug. 23 from noon to 9 p.m., until conditions improve. 1. Multnomah County East Building: 600 NE 8th Ave., Gresham 2. Friendly House: 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland

All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. TriMet allows free rides to cooling centers.

ALT All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. TriMet allows free rides to cooling centers.

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This is your reminder: Hydration is a key part of self-care, especially on hot days. ✅ Drink water often. ✅ Eat water-rich foods ✅ Limit alcohol. Visit multco.us/hot for resources on how to stay cool.
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Thank you, Multnomah County! Your help with yesterday’s Wireless Emergency Alert test is helping us prepare for real emergencies. 🛑 If you did NOT receive the alert while you were in Multnomah Co. on Aug. 14 between 2-2:30 p.m., please take our survey: link.multco.us/noWEA
Did you NOT receive the alert? Take this survey: link.multco.us/WEA

ALT Did you NOT receive the alert? Take this survey: link.multco.us/WEA

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⚠️ Wireless Emergency Alert Test TODAY at 2pm ⚠️ The cell phone alert will go out to up to 1 million residents and visitors in Multnomah County and a small number of people in neighboring counties. This is only a test. No action is required: link.multco.us/test-emergenc…
A poster-like image with a solid orange background notification text reads: "EMERGENCY ALERTS. TEST - Multnomah County is testing its Wireless Emergency Alerts. NO ACTION is required. PRUEBA de alertas de emergencia por celular del Cond. de Multnomah. MEDIDAS NO requeridas." The text is in both English and Spanish. On the right side, the text reads: "Multnomah County Notice," followed by a large heading "Wireless Emergency Alert Test." Below that, in a smaller font, are the details of the test: "August 14, 2025" and "Between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm." In the bottom-left corner is the logo for Multnomah County.

ALT A poster-like image with a solid orange background notification text reads: "EMERGENCY ALERTS. TEST - Multnomah County is testing its Wireless Emergency Alerts. NO ACTION is required. PRUEBA de alertas de emergencia por celular del Cond. de Multnomah. MEDIDAS NO requeridas." The text is in both English and Spanish. On the right side, the text reads: "Multnomah County Notice," followed by a large heading "Wireless Emergency Alert Test." Below that, in a smaller font, are the details of the test: "August 14, 2025" and "Between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm." In the bottom-left corner is the logo for Multnomah County.

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⚠️Wireless Emergency Alert test TODAY at 2pm ⚠️ Please don’t call 911, 211 or 311. The TEST is only to help emergency planners confirm the system will work during an actual emergency and to identify what can be improved. MORE AT: link.multco.us/test-emergenc…

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County test will light up cell phones at 2 p.m. Aug. 14 to test Emergency...

The alert will reach nearly 1 million County residents and visitors to assure the system works; no action is needed by the public.

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