State of emergency declared in Multnomah County [Video]

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — A state of emergency has been declared in Multnomah County due to extreme heat. 

Officials held a press conference on Thursday morning to warn people about the potentially deadly conditions. 

“Find air conditioning; maybe not be out there during the hottest part of the day. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids,” said Chris Voss, Multnomah County Director of Emergency Management.

County officials said seven people have died from suspected heat-related illnesses in 2024 and are warning residents to check in on their neighbors, especially those at high risk. 

“We want to make sure people are checking in on those folks that maybe live down the hall or down the street — folks that you might not see that often; maybe you know they live alone,” explained Dr. Richard Bruno with the Multnomah County …