Amid Stifling Heat Wave, Multnomah County Lacks Dedicated Shelter Spaces
Two years after a deadly heat wave that killed 69 people, Multnomah County says it doesn’t have dedicated emergency shelter space or cooling centers. The Pacific Northwest is at the tail end of a scorching heat wave, with temperatures in the Portland area forecasted to reach triple digits four days in a row—a new August record. For people without access to air conditioning, such heat can be dangerous, or even deadly. Already, the Multnomah County...
Source: portlandmercury.com
