Multnomah County declares state of emergency as extreme heat hits Portland area

Published: Sep 05, 2024 Duration: 00:01:32 Category: News & Politics

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The unofficial start of fall has come and gone but the Portland area isn't finished with what has been a deadly year of extreme heat. Find air conditioning maybe not be out there during the hottest part of the day. Multnomah County officials say seven people have died of suspected heat related illnesses in 2024 and are warning residents to check in on their neighbors, especially those at a high risk. We want to make sure that people are checking in on those folks who live down the hall or down the street. Folks who may not see that maybe you know that they live alone. Cooling centers have been activated in the county as well as additional outreach services for those who are unsheltered. Our outreach workers are out in the community right now. They have been out since yesterday morning providing cooling supplies and water to folks experiencing homelessness for folks trying to find relief on area rivers AM R river. Rescue teams at High Rocks Park in Clackamas County and Glenn Auto Park in Troutdale have been extended for an additional week due to high demand. Our program was meant be done on labor day. That's when our season typically ends. But looking at the hot weather over this weekend, we decided to keep it going through this next upcoming Sunday. Multnomah County officials point to a changing climate as the reason behind an increase in deadly heat waves that have led to 85 heat related deaths over the last three years. Global warming is real. We know that uh uh patterns of weather have been changing. We want to make sure we're doing the best we can to prevent any heat related illness and keep people safe and cool. In Portland, John Adams KGW News.

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