Thank you for your warm welcome, Portland! Many of you have questions about the program and we hope that you find many of your answers in our FAQ: https://t.co/pIM7zySuAs
Escape the severe heat and take advantage of the cooling spaces throughout Multnomah County!
From outdoor pools to libraries and more, share these out with our unhoused neighbors so they can stay safe, cool and relaxed!
Check out our interactive map at the link in our bio!
Please do not call 911 to report fireworks use. It is very important that our 911 system be kept for reporting only active fires and serious medical problems. Your cooperation with this will save lives.
PSR had a team responding specifically for parade needs during the Starlight Parade. We worked alongside firefighters responding to medical calls. Thanks to everyone who said hello and asked questions. Happy Rose Festival, everyone!
The waitlist application for Home Forward's Housing Choice Voucher program is now open! Apply until 11:59PM 6/9. More information is available at https://t.co/izBNq1p2UR. If you need help with the application, call our hotline this week, between 8:30AM and 4PM, at 503-415-8050.
Kathryn was leaning on both her training and gut instinct when she joined a call with the Multnomah County Crisis Line on an otherwise ordinary night at BOEC. Click to read on. https://t.co/XRmQ9qXJbS. If you need help, call 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Are you looking for a meaningful career in a fast-paced environment, where you are helping to make your community a safer place? The Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) is hiring full-time 911 dispatchers to join our team. https://t.co/mOuSHx6VI4
Here is our Mobile Shower & Health Services schedule for this week! Showers, clothing, hygiene products, and health services will be available at all sites from 11 am-2 pm. Location details in next tweet. Thank you to @multco_johs for the funding to make these programs possible!
The Community Health Division at Portland Fire & Rescue is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team!
Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/1cKDJ62WGf
Director's Desk: Deploying Portland Street Response requires calling 911. @mkaiasand explains how to determine what qualifies a call to PSR:
https://t.co/K7mkPHx4v7
Have your voice heard when it comes to public safety response by participating in this City survey. There is a direct link in the second post in this thread.
@PortlandGov is launching an effort to study and improve our public safety response and we need your help!
Please scan the below QR code to take this 5-minute survey. Spanish version also available.
Here is our Mobile Shower & Health Services schedule for this week! Showers, clothing, and hygiene products will be available at all sites from 11 am-2 pm. Location details in the next tweet. Thank you to @multco_johs for the funding to make these programs possible!
We want to take a moment to thank the staff, volunteers and community partners who have worked around the clock to keep our neighbors safe and warm throughout this week's severe weather.
Overnight shelters on 02/25 open @ 8 p.m.
Arbor Lodge-7440 N Denver Ave.
Salvation Army-5325 N Williams Ave
E Portland Cmty Ctr-740 SE 106th Ave
Charles Jordan Cmty Ctr-9009 N Foss Ave
Friendly House-1737 NW 26th Ave
Lloyd Center-988 Lloyd Center
Cook Plaza-19415 S.E. Stark St
❄️PLEASE SHARE: Volunteers are *more* than welcome — especially at @multco and @PortlandGov severe weather warming shelters they can safely walk to. Learn more on how to help at: https://t.co/aA9xse1I6O
These warming shelters are open all day & night 2/24 thru *at least* the a.m.⬇️
Arbor Lodge-7440 N Denver Ave
Salvation Army-5325 N Williams Ave
E Portland Cmty Ctr-740 SE 106th Ave
Charles Jordan Ctr- 9009 N Foss Ave
Imago Dei-1302 SE Ankeny St
Friendly House-1737 NW 26th Ave
URGENT: We are facing a critical need for help from the community to keep our warming shelters open!
Community members who are able to offer support at a warming shelter are encouraged to SIGN UP HERE➡️https://t.co/28GKMI3HIf
(PLS RT)...Three additional sites will open tonight, Thursday, Feb. 23, at 8 pm:
▪️ Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave., Portland
▪️ Imago Dei, 1302 S.E. Ankeny St., Portland
▪️ Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland