Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared a State of Emergency due to the ongoing heatwave. The order allows the city to adjust procurement, approve overtime pay, and increase staffing at the Emergency Coordination Center. It also makes the city eligible to seek reimbursement for emergency costs, according to the City of Portland.
Mayor Keith Wilson said, “We’re taking this heat emergency seriously.” He pointed to more than 70 cooling sites across the city, including shelters and misting parks, where residents can find relief from the heat. The city is urging people to use these designated areas for safety, as reported by the City of Portland…