Have a question about how to beat the extreme heat?
Three cooling centers to open in Multnomah County Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to respond
Multnomah County’s Office of Communications, in partnership with area agencies, coordinates media requests during hot weather events.
Children are more sensitive to heat and dehydration than adults.
A great hot-weather event depends on sound judgement and high-temperature planning
An unprecedented heat dome settled over the region for nearly five days between June 25 and June 30. It was a mass casualty event.
It’s important to protect pets from the heat to avoid heatstroke, which can be difficult to treat once it begins, and can be life-threatening
Multnomah County cooling centers will be open from Friday, Sept. 1 through Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017
Three cooling centers will open in Multnomah County on June 24 and June 25, 2017 to help seniors and people with disabilities and other health conditions stay safe.
Multnomah County is extending the operation of its cooling centers through the end of first week of August, 2017
Cooling centers will open from Sunday, Aug. 27 through Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
Reports and analysis conducted on extreme heat events in Multnomah County.
Playing in cold water is a great way to cool off during hot weather. But water can quickly become dangerous.
Drink water, stay in the shade, seek out cool spaces and never leave people or pets in a hot car. Find other ways to stay cool and healthy here.
Advice from cooling centers on how to lend a hand or open one of your own
Download posters on how to take care of yourself in extreme heat, available in eight languages. With tips for older adults, children, athletes, outdoor workers and pet owners.
Browse our collection of videos for tips to stay cool and safe during a heat wave.
Here's a roundup of cooling centers, community centers and other places to go to get out of the heat in August 2017