Multnomah County, OR
@multco
Multnomah County, Oregon provides 766,000 residents with various health and human services, public safety, and other government services.
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Be ready for potential flooding as our area experiences heavy rain. Monitor local weather updates and be aware of fast-rising creeks or streams in your area. For more info on what to do during a flood, forecasts, sandbag distribution sites and more, visit multco.us/flood
High winds can mean risk of power outage. Is your home ready? Get prepared now just in case. *Find flashlight and have extra batteries ready *Charge devices *If you lose power, keep fridges closed and run generators and grills outside Find more tips at: portlandgeneral.com/outages-safety…
➡️ WIC clinics are open regular hours during the federal government shutdown, so keep all your appointments, your card will work normally, you can still apply for WIC, we’re still scheduling appointments and are here to help answer your questions. 🍇With SNAP benefits expected…
TRAFFIC ALERT: The Stark Street Bridge is closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck that collided with the west bridge approach. Use alternative routes. Bridge engineers are currently on their way to the site to evaluate the extent of damage. multco.us/news/traffic-a…
➡️REGARDING TAKING #TYLENOL DURING PREGNANCY: Health Officer Dr. Bruno says #autism is a complex diagnosis that does not have a single cause. We do not recommend pregnant people stop using acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor. A medical study for more info: bit.ly/4ndx2Ls
Dr. Bruno warns us that homes without AC are reaching peak heat after days of high temps. A few hours in a cool space can make a difference. 🔍Find of over 70 cool spaces on the interactive map: multco.us/hot
Help our neighbors out! Knowing what to do can save a life. ➡️ See someone struggling? Help them safely get to an A/C space. ➡️ Is someone unresponsive or confused? Stay calm & call 911. ➡️ Need non-emergency help? Call 211 for resources. In Portland, you can also dial 311.
Multiple days of extreme heat. Stay safe and spread the word about cooling centers open today (Sat. Aug 23) from noon-9pm: ➡️Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th ave, Gresham ➡️Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland More resources at multco.us/hot
This is your reminder: Hydration is a key part of self-care, especially on hot days. ✅ Drink water often. ✅ Eat water-rich foods ✅ Limit alcohol. Visit multco.us/hot for resources on how to stay cool.
Thank you, Multnomah County! Your help with yesterday’s Wireless Emergency Alert test is helping us prepare for real emergencies. 🛑 If you did NOT receive the alert while you were in Multnomah Co. on Aug. 14 between 2-2:30 p.m., please take our survey: link.multco.us/noWEA
⚠️UPDATE: Recreational use health advisory expanded for the Willamette River due to toxic algae bloom. Do not swim in these waters & keep pets away. Do not drink the water, even if you boil it. It can cause serious illness. Current advisories here: bit.ly/3KgGjBb
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