State of emergency declared as over 100,000 without power in Clackamas County
Updated Feb 13, 2021;
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A state of emergency has been declared in Clackamas County amid a winter storm that’s caused widespread power outages and road closures.
Clackamas County Commission Chair Tootie Smith on Saturday issued the emergency declaration, which calls for outside resources to help remove debris from roads and restore communications.
Roughly 109,000 Portland General Electric customers in the county were without power early Saturday afternoon. The county said many of its buildings don’t have power, shutting down the county’s network.
The county also said “countless” roads are closed because of downed trees or impassable conditions.