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Contact information

Have a question about how to beat the extreme heat?

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Children playing in splash pad

Cooling Centers to open in Multnomah County on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017

Three cooling centers to open in Multnomah County Tuesday, August 1, 2017

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Heat Illness and First Aid

Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to respond

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Press conference, July 13, 2021

Heatwave Newsroom

Multnomah County’s Office of Communications, in partnership with area agencies, coordinates media requests during hot weather events.

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Girl in fountain, 2018

Hot weather information for Children and Parents

Children are more sensitive to heat and dehydration than adults.

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Locals cool down during the 2015 Good in the Hood parade

Hot weather tips for organizers of summer events

A great hot-weather event depends on sound judgement and high-temperature planning

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On its busiest day of the June 2021 heat wave, more than 500 people sought respite at the OCC cooling center

June 2021 Heat Wave

An unprecedented heat dome settled over the region for nearly five days between June 25 and June 30. It was a mass casualty event.

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dog cooling down at water, summer 2018

Keep pets cool in hot weather

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

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Cooling Center

Multnomah County cooling centers open during 2017 heat wave

Multnomah County cooling centers will be open from Friday, Sept. 1 through Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017

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Hot weather

Multnomah County cooling centers to open Saturday and Sunday, June 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.

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Multnomah County residents cool off during the extreme heat

Multnomah County cooling centers to remain open through Friday, Aug. 7, 2017

Multnomah County is extending the operation of its cooling centers through the end of first week of August, 2017

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Cooling Centers

Multnomah County to open cooling centers 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.

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Cover of June 2021 Heat Event Preliminary Findings

Reports and Analysis of Heat Events

Reports and analysis conducted on extreme heat events in Multnomah County.

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Children playing on the Sandy River

Swim and splash safely

Playing in cold water is a great way to cool off during hot weather. But water can quickly become dangerous.

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Man in fountain on a hot day in Portland, 2018

Take care of yourself and others during hot weather

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.

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Libraries and pools are popular spots on hot days.

Thinking of opening a cooling space?

Advice from cooling centers on how to lend a hand or open one of your own

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hot weather 2018. fountain

Tips to print and post

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.

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Videos to beat the heat

Browse our collection of videos for tips to stay cool and safe during a heat wave.

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Multnomah County residents cool off at Oneonta Falls during the extreme heat

Where to go to get cool in August 2017

Here's a roundup of cooling centers, community centers and other places to go to get out of the heat in August 2017

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