NEW OR-ALERT System
OR-Alert is an effort to ensure statewide access to receive alerts, warnings, and notifications (AWN) systems, enabling real-time sharing of hazard information across Oregon’s 36 counties and tribal governments. This technology also allows county emergency managers to access notification tools including FEMA’s Integrated Alerts and Warnings System (IPAWS) which is capable of issuing messaging to all cell phones in a geographic area. This OR-Alert page will direct you to the sign up page for each county in Oregon. |
Cooling Centers Across the State
Eastern Oregon (EOCCO)
FREE transportation to Cooling Centers for OHP members in Eastern Oregon
Call 877-875-4657 between 8am and 5pm PST for Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Portland’s area cooling centers
https://www.211info.org/coolingcenters
Mid-Willamette Valley cooling centers
Salem area cooling centers
Yamhill County cooling centers
https://newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=it-%23039-s-gonna-be-hot-hot-hot–1624629619–40622–
Eugene area cooling centers
https://www.klcc.org/post/cooling-centers-klcc-listening-area
Southern Oregon cooling centers
Central Oregon cooling centers
Pet-friendly locations (para mascots)
- St. Anthony’s Church in Tigard
- Hillsboro Civic Center
Multnomah County / Portlandhttps://www.multco.us/help-
Multnomah County Cooling Map ( Up-Dated Periodically)
Below is an interactive map for all of Multnomah County and specific locations of cooling locations in North and Northeast Portland.
Cooling stations at libraries in North Portland:
- Kenton Library, 226 N Denver Ave, Portland, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- St. Johns Library, 7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- North Portland Library, 512 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Outside of Multnomah County? Click here for other locations across the state
- How to keep your home cool and what to do if it gets too hot.
- How to stay safe during a heat emergency
- How to recognize and respond to heat-related illness
How Extreme Weather Threatens People with Disabilities
Heat and People with Chronic Medical Conditions
FEMA: Be Prepared for Extreme Heat
From more information visit: https://www.droregon.org/extreme-heat-resources
Drink a lot of water!
Many people don’t realize how much faster they get dehydrated when the heat is so intense. Some people have disabilities that may keep them from realizing how dehydrated they are. Avoid alcohol and energy drinks, as they can actually dehydrate you further.
The coolest place in your home
Find the coolest place to be in your home. Downstairs will usually be cooler than upstairs. Shadier places will be cooler than sunny places. Consider pulling curtains over windows facing the sun.
If you don’t have a home with air-conditioning, consider going to a public place with air conditioning, like a library, shopping center, theater, or other public building. Many public buildings around the state are open as cooling centers.
Make backup plan
Make a backup plan to stay cool. Make a plan for what to do if your home gets too hot. Even if you have air-conditioning, have a plan for what to do if the power goes out. Cooling centers and other public buildings are a good alternative.
Check the temperature in your home regularly
If you’re staying in a home without air-conditioning, use a thermometer or your thermostat to check the temperature in your home regularly. Some people who have disabilities and some people who are older have difficulty telling when their home has gotten too hot. As the temperature climbs, consider using a cooling center or other air-conditioned place for relief.
Beware parked cars!
Do not sit in a parked car, do not leave children in a parked car, and do not leave service animals, emotional support animals, or pets in a parked car! In intense heat and sunlight, it is not safe to stay in a parked car for any period of time, except with the engine on and the air-conditioning running.
The hottest part of the day
In Oregon, the hottest part of the day is usually between noon and evening. Take special care to stay cool and limit your activity during that time. If you choose to be active, early morning and late evening may be better timed to be active. Letting in cool air overnight can help keep your home from overheating.
Check-in with your network
If you live alone, check-in with family, friends, neighbors, and other supports regularly throughout the weekend.
Extreme Heat Can Make Asphalt Dangerous to animals and people!
Even under normal, temperatures can heat asphalt surfaces to and cause contact burns on the feet of animals and people. At only 87 Degrees, asphalt can heat to 143 Degrees Fahrenheit! But at 125 Degrees, skin can be destroyed in 60 seconds. Take steps to protect your animal’s feet and your own and to avoid heatstroke. Avoid walking during the hottest parts of the day, and make sure your dogs and other animals have access to shade and clean water.
- Contact your county or city government
- Local churches