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Multnomah County extends emergency declaration, expands severe-weather shelters as winter storm continues
Summary
Chair Vega Peterson extended an emergency declaration through Friday and announced expanded shelter capacity and services across the county as severe winter weather continues; county reported at least 684 people used shelters overnight.
Multnomah County officials extended an emergency declaration and expanded severe-weather shelter operations on Feb. 13 as a winter storm brought snow, ice and cold temperatures to the region.
Chair Vega Peterson said the county will continue the emergency declaration through 6 p.m. Friday to give county staff and partners flexibility to mobilize resources during the storm, and she outlined shelter openings, expanded bed capacity and transportation supports.
"No one seeking shelter will be turned away," Chair Vega Peterson said during board comments, listing several…
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