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Chair announces extension of severe‑weather shelter activation; 462 people sheltered overnight
Summary
Multnomah County extended a severe‑weather shelter activation for at least one additional day, opening five locations and reporting 462 people sheltered the previous night. Commissioners were urged to share shift sign‑ups and staff said shelters would reopen at 8 p.m.
Multnomah County leaders announced an extension of a severe‑weather shelter activation and opened multiple sites after an overnight surge in people seeking refuge from cold temperatures.
The county’s presiding officer (Chair) said the state of emergency for severe weather was extended so shelters and warming stations would remain available through at least 6 p.m. the following day. “Shelters are open until noon today and are going…
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