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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
Joined May 2009
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
If you are looking for help for a loved one, such as an older adult, person with a disability or veteran, reach out to our Aging and Disability Resource Connection Helpline ➡️503.988.3646 for 24/7 support:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
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☀️As we head into the warm summer months, make a plan now to stay safe and prepared. ✔️Prep your home: fans, sun-blocking curtains .✔️ Prepare kids, pets, & older adults for hot weather .✔️Call 2-1-1 for information about utility bill assistance More at:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
🏡 Tips to stay cool at home: .✔️Cover your windows to keep sunlight out. ✔️Use exhaust fans in kitchen/bath .✔️Stay cool with water .✔️If it’s too hot at home, go to an air-conditioned place: movie theater, library or other cool place. Call.@211info
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
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⚠️The sun is out but the water is still dangerously cold. Don't let the warm air fool you. Stay safe: .➡️Limit your exposure .➡️Never swim alone. ➡️Wear a life jacket. Find a list of jacket loaner stations and more tips at:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
Heat illness can affect anyone, but especially young people, pregnant people, and people over 50, as well as people with chronic medical conditions. Please watch out for symptoms in yourself and others:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
PLEASE SHARE: When outside, drink more water and take cooling breaks, seek shade or air conditioning — even a few minutes of cooling can help prevent heat illness. Find information about cool spaces at:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
PLEASE SHARE: The @NWSPortland is forecasting temps well into the 90s today (Sunday, June 8), potentially reaching 100 degrees. Early season heat events are more severe because our bodies have not yet acclimated to the heat:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
➡️The North Portland and Midland libraries will be open until 8pm tonight: . ➡️Call 2-1-1 to find a cool space near you. More at
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
⚠️Temps are forecast for the mid-to high 90s today, Sunday, June 8. Take care & check in by: .💧Delivering cool drinks .🚗Suggest outings – to a cool place: ❤️Remind people that breaks from the heat make a big difference: More at
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
Reminder:.💧Stay hydrated .🌳Seek shade or air conditioned spaces .🌤 Use sunscreen .👬Monitor yourself and others: . *Photo courtesy: Kenton Waltz
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
☀️As temps rise, take care when working or playing outside in the midday heat. Rose Festival attendees are encouraged to be mindful of heat safety as they enjoy events. Early season heat can be more severe because our bodies haven't acclimated yet. *Photo courtesy: Kenton Waltz
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
☀️As we approach weekend heat, take care. Reach out and drop off some water, suggest ideas to stay cool, and get out of the heat. Check out the County’s Help for When It’s Hot website for tips and an interactive map of cooling spaces➡️
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
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Heat can affect anyone but can be especially dangerous for: .➡️People 50+ and young children.➡️Those with certain health conditions or on certain medications .➡️People without reliable A/C access .➡️Anyone working or exercising in the heat:.
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
☀️PLEASE SHARE: This weekend is slated to be the warmest so far, with the hottest days on Sunday & Monday. Early season heat events are more severe because our bodies have not yet acclimated to the heat. Follow this advice from Dr. Richard Bruno, @MultCoHealth Officer.
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
If you plan to go, limit your exposure. 🦺Wear a life jacket. 🚫Stay away from rapids, waterfalls, and rocky areas. 🏊‍♀️Learn to swim: It's a crucial life skill. 👨‍👧‍👧Never swim alone. 🦺Children and non-swimmers should always wear a life jacket:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
SHARE: Temps are forecast to reach the 90s this weekend. Rivers (like the Sandy River), lakes and streams are still dangerously cold. Cold water shock can cause sudden breathing/heart rate changes — increasing the risk of drowning:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
Se esperan 90° este fin de semana. ¡CUIDADO! Aunque haga calor, los ríos y lagos siguen peligrosamente fríos. El agua helada puede causar un shock y aumentar el riesgo de ahogamiento, incluso para nadadores fuertes:
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
RT @MultCoHealth: 🌡️🌞El calor no afecta a todos por igual. La mayoría de las muertes por calor en el condado de Multnomah son hombres de 50….
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
RT @MultCoHealth: 🌡️🌞Heat does not affect everyone equally. The majority of heat deaths in Multnomah County are men aged 50+ who live alone….
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@multco
Multnomah County, OR
1 month
RT @PDXFire: Portland Fire & Rescue greeting the arriving ships for the annual Rose Festival Fleet Week. Here the USCG Eagle is being celeb….
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