🏠 Clean indoor air tips : 🔹 Keep windows closed if cool enough. 🔹 Air cleaners: Run purifiers in key rooms. 🔹 Cut pollution: Avoid candles, incense & frying food. 🔹 Recirculate AC: Set AC to recirculate indoor air. More at: multco.us/smoke

Stay safe during smoke and wildfire season

We provide information about how to protect yourself when air quality is poor due to smoke and wildfires.

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Looking for relief from the heat & smoke today? Consider spending some time in indoor A/C spaces where you can breathe clean air. 📍For open cool space locations & library branches: multco.us/hot 📘MultCo Libraries are open regular hours. Always confirm hours/locations before: multcolib.org

Help for When It's Hot

Information about cool spaces, cooling centers and other resources during the hot weather.

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Heat vs Smoke ➡️ High 90s + smoke forecasted: MultCo health officials advise staying cool is your #1 priority. Overheating is an immediate danger.

NW Naito building fire causing heavy smoke (up to 24 hrs) •Check fire.airnow.gov; open windows if Air Quality is Good/Moderate •Keep windows shut, recirculate AC, use purifiers •Kids, seniors, pregnant & heart/lung conditions need a clean room •Outdoors: Wear an N95 mask 📸: Portland Fire & Rescue

Your AC can save your life in extreme heat – and running it for five hours costs less than $2. Don’t tough it out! 🥵⚠️ If you have AC, use it to stay safe and give your body a break. And if energy costs are a concern, we’ve got resources to help: multco.us/info/discoun... #MultCo #HeatSafety

Applications for the 2027-28 Charter Review Committee are open now! The deadline to submit is October 1st, 2026. The Multnomah County Charter is the local version of a constitution. Everyone eligible is encouraged to apply. Apply at 👉 link.multco.us/ApplyCRC

Great news, Gresham cat lovers! 🐱✨ Multnomah County Animal Services has partnered with PetSmart Charities to bring shelter cats permanently to PetSmart Gresham (430 NW Eastman Pkwy)! 🎉 Adopt Joy Event: Meet MCAS staff on-site Sat, July 25 (10am–4pm). 🔗 Adopt: multcopets.org/adoptables

☀️ Highs near 100° today in Multnomah County! 🧊 Bud Clark Commons cooling center open 12–9 PM (water, snacks, pets welcome) 📚 Libraries open till 8 PM 🚌 TriMet rides to/from cooling centers (10am–11pm) Need help finding a spot or ride? Dial 2-1-1 (8am–11pm).

📣 NWS forecasts temps in the upper 90s today! 🧊 Cooling Center Open today (12PM–9 PM): Bud Clark Commons, 650 NW Irving St. Pets welcome, food and water avail. 🚌 TriMet won't turn away anyone heading to a center, just tell the operator. Interactive map on cool spaces & heat tips: multco.us/hot

☀️ Summers in the Pacific Northwest are growing hotter—make a plan to stay cool in the heat today and all summer long. From community centers and pools to splash pads and our libraries, there are dozens of places to get cool: link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

⚠️ Heat illness can affect anyone, but those at highest risk include people aged 50+, especially those living without air conditioning. Half have been veterans:

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🇺🇸 MESSAGE FOR #VETERANS, friends & family. The majority of heat deaths in Multnomah County have been among men aged 50+ who live alone in their own apartment or home without air conditioning. 1/2 have been veterans. Prevent heat death, get them out of the heat. Learn more: multco.us/hot

☀️ Portland summers are getting hotter! Those at high risk include older adults (especially men over 50 living alone), outdoor workers, pregnant people, and those without AC, to name a few. Make a plan to stay cool! Find cooling spaces near you at: link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

🦅 A friendly reminder that a many MultCo services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Friday, 7/3 and/or Saturday, 7/4 in observance of Independence Day. For specifics, visit: multco.us/news/most-co...

☀️ Summer is officially here! When temps climb, check on neighbors, family, and vulnerable folks: ✔️ Adults 50+ (especially without AC) ✔️ Babies & toddlers ✔️ Pregnant individuals ✔️ People with heat-sensitive medical conditions ✔️ Indoor/outdoor heat workers: multco.us/info/heat-illness-and-first-aid

Heat illness and first aid

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

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➡️ A friendly reminder that most Multnomah County services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. For holiday closure details visit: multco.us/news/most-county-offices-closed-juneteenth

Most County offices closed for Juneteenth

A majority of services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Friday, June 19.

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Under Oregon Occupational Safety and Health rules, outdoor workers are entitled to shade, breaks and water. Employers are responsible to protect their workers. People who work outside are encouraged to drink plenty of water and take breaks in the shade. More info: osha.oregon.gov/pages/topics...

PLS SHARE: In addition to dozens of libraries, misting stations, and other already-open cool space , 2 cooling centers will open from Noon to 9PM today, June 15: 📍Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham 📍Bud Clark Commons, 650 NW Irving St., Portland

🗨️ Check on friends, neighbors and loved ones during hot weather. Invite them to the movies, the library, or the mall. For more ideas on where to cool off nearby, explore our interactive map of cool spaces: link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

Community centers, misting stations, and malls, oh my! Help get the word out that dozens of cool spaces across Multnomah County are open today to help beat the heat. Visit our interactive cooling map for details, including hours of operation: link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

Extreme heat can affect anyone, but some face higher risk (no AC, outdoor workers, older adults living alone). ⚠️ Know the signs: Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, rapid pulse. 🛑 What to Do: Rest in a cool area, remove excess clothing, take a cool shower, hydrate. MORE AT: multco.us/hot

☀️Take care when working or playing in the midday heat. People attending outdoor events under the sun are especially encouraged to be mindful of heat safety. Find cool spaces ➡️ link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

FYI:⚡Electricity service disconnections pause during severe heat alerts & for 48 hours after they end. This applies to: - Heat Advisories - Extreme Heat Watches - Extreme Heat Warnings If you've been disconnected in the last week, call your utility & request help. Learn more: bit.ly/4giEDYt

🌡Higher temps are in the forecast this weekend and into next week. Make a plan to: ✅ Stay cool and hydrated. ✅ Open windows only when it’s cooler outside. ✅ Never leave pets or children in hot cars. 🔎 Use the interactive map to find cool spaces near you link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

As we gear up for heat, now is the perfect time to take steps to prepare your home! 🏠 ☀️ Draw your blinds to block out the sun ☀️ Open windows only when it’s cooler outside ☀️ Avoid using the oven or stove during the hottest parts of the day ➡️ For the latest info & tips to stay cool: multco.us/hot

Did you know June 1-5 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week? Fraud costs $60B per year. Common scams include unsolicited calls or companies offering unordered medical equipment/testing. Check statements at Medicare.gov. Report scams to the Aging Disability Resource Connection Helpline: 1-855-673-2372.

🌟 Evie is 1 of 55 local artists whose work will be featured at Multnomah County’s FREE IDD Art Show. This year, the show unfolds during First Thursday at the Pearl District’s Caldera Art Gallery. 📆 Thursday, June 4 📍 1227 NW Davis St, Portland 🎬: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPajzmzm6Gk

"Keep Showing Up:" Multnomah County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division

YouTube video by Multnomah County Communications

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♥️🤍💙Most Multnomah County services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. For holiday closure details visit: multco.us/news/most-co...

Record demand for Preschool for All! 6,000+ applicants have applied for 2026-27. PFA saves families an average of $18,600 per child, totaling $130M+ in community savings this year alone. More seats will be filled during the secondary application period starting June 16. multco.us/news/news-re...

NEWS RELEASE: Preschool for All sees record demand ahead of largest expansion yet

Preschool for All received the highest number of initial applicants in program history for the 2026-27 school year.

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Thank you to those who voted in the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. Find Unofficial Election Results at: multco.us/info/may-19-...

May 19, 2026 Election Results - Multnomah County

Election results for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. Final official results certified on June 15, 2026.

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As of 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Multnomah County voter turnout reached approximately 25.07%. Voters can use any Official Ballot Drop Site — including most @multcolib.bsky.social book drops — to safely and securely deposit ballots until 8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites