Hello friends,

We are about to head into several days of high heat, with temperatures likely to reach triple digits on Saturday. I wanted to share some resources with you - please share these resources with others who might benefit. 

OHA Heat Resources

Please visit OHA’s Preventing Heat-related Illnesses page for more information.

 Learn more from OHA: Heat-related Illness: Warning Signs and Symptoms

Additional Resources

211 Info has created this list of county specific resources. You can always call by dialing 211 to find local resources. Visit this Multnomah County page with lists of year-round shelters.

Please see this list of resources from other organizations

• Ways to keep yourself and your house cool (careoregon.org)
• Fact Sheet: Frequently Asked Questions about Extreme Heat and Public Health (state.or.us)
• Heat risk map: NWS HeatRisk (noaa.gov)

• Help for When It's Hot (Multnomah County)

Stay Cool Map

This interactive map shows splash pads, libraries, beaches, pools and other ways to stay cool in your area.

Celebrating Fourth of July

There is a ban on personal fireworks in Portland. If you would like to see fireworks on the 4^th of July, please see Don't take the risk - attend professional fireworks show from the City of Portland. Rules may vary by location outside of Portland; please check your local regulations and always exercise caution when using fireworks.

Please do not call 911 unless there is a fire. Call the Portland Fire & Rescue Arson Information Line to report the use of illegal fireworks in the city at (503) 823-3473.

Keeping your Furry Friend Safe

Dove Lewis has created this guide for keeping your pets safe for 4th of July. The Oregon Humane Society has also put together a Fourth of July pet safety guide that includes information on what to do if your pet is lost this holiday. Remember that with extreme heat, your pets are also vulnerable. The American Kennel Club has  this guide for the signs and symptoms of overheating in dogs. Multnomah County has put together this guide on keeping pets cool in hot weather.

Lastly, Portland Nursery’s Watering During a Heatwave has good information on how to keep your plants safe during extreme heat events.

I hope you find these resources helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions, and stay cool!

Sincerely,

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1448

Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE H-473 Salem, OR 97301

Email: Rep.HoaNguyen@oregonlegislature.gov

Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/nguyen