Multnomah County, OR

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

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🌨️ 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.

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#StayWarm #WintSafety #MultnomahCounty #Portland

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🌨️ 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.

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#StayWarm #WinterSafety #MultnomahCounty #Portland

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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 https://t.co/AzITbKpJl0

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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: https://t.co/p9Ss6vcqMX

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

➡️ 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: https://t.co/pHpwgh5wr1.

🥑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

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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.

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[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

➡️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: https://t.co/qdXdrybro9

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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: https://t.co/gbk1rCaSLY

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

🌡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: https://t.co/gbk1rCaSLY

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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: https://t.co/p0spiTpkJe

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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.

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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 https://t.co/p0spiTpkJe

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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

https://t.co/p0spiTpkJe for more resources on how to stay cool.

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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.

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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.

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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 https://t.co/p0spiTpkJe

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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 https://t.co/p0spiTpkJe for resources on how to stay cool.

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

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: https://t.co/xHUiEdRnt8

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

⚠️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: https://t.co/Hq0OMKqguD

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

⚠️ 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: https://t.co/Hq0OMKqguD