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National Weather Service Notification: A long duration heatwave is expected July 4-12 with little overnight relief. The hottest temperatures are likely to occur July 5-7. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible for anyone exposed to heat without cooling.
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Hello Community Partners & Marion County Residents,
The first heat wave of the year often brings an increase in heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Given the upcoming high heat in the Willamette Valley, Marion County Health & Human Services would like to alleviate suffering among all communities through advanced health and safety communications.
We have put together some materials for organizations to share on social media, FAQ’s to provide to employees and people you serve, and talking points for radio and interpersonal communication. Please share this communication with your friends, family, and colleagues who may benefit from this health and safety alert.
Our communications can only go so far and hope you will join us to keep people safe during the 4th of July and through the weekend.
With the great sincerity,
The Marion County Health Communications & Prevention Team
Click here for a Map of Cooling Center Locations
Cooling Shelters in Marion County (as of 7-3-24)
NEED A RIDE? CHERRIOTS IS PROVIDING FREE RIDES SATURDAY, JULY 6 AND SUNDAY, JULY 7 TO AND FROM COOLING CENTERS.
SALEM
ARCHES Day Center - 615 Commercial Street NE, Salem
Open: 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
**On days when the temperature is more than 94 degrees, the day center will stay open until 7:00 p.m.
HOAP (Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Project) - 694 Church Street NE, Salem
Open: Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Mondays are for women and nonbinary folks); Pets accepted
**On high-heat days, HOAP may announce an afternoon cooling shelter from 2:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m.
Kindness Closet - Grace Community Church, 4105 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem
Open: Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (meal and shower)
Kroc Center - 1865 Bill Frey Drive NE, Salem
Cooling center open Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Small domestic pets accepted. Offering , movies, cold drinks and activities at no cost.
The Oak Park Church of God - 2990 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem
Open: Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (meal and shower)
The ROCC (Recovery Outreach Community Center) - 1190 Broadway Street NE, Salem
Open: Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
**On high-heat days, ROCC may announce extended hours.
Salem Public Library - 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem
Open: Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Small domestic pets accepted
DETROIT
The city will open a cooling location as needed. Visit www.facebook.com/cityofdetroitoregon for updates.
MILL CITY
SOCC (Santiam Outreach Community Center) - 280 NE Santiam Blvd, Mill City
Open: Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
**If the temperature is over 95 degrees, SOCC will stay open until 7:00 p.m.
Canyon Service Center - 844 S 1st Street, Mill City
**If temperature is over 100 degrees, will open Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
SILVERTON
Silver Falls Library - 410 S. Water Street, Silverton
**During periods of extreme heat, open: Tuesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
STAYTON
Stayton Public Library - 515 N. First Ave, Stayton Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Closed Sunday & Monday
**If temperature is above 100 degrees, the library will extend its hours.
TURNER
Turner Christian Church - 7871 Marion Road SE, Turner
**If temperature is above 95 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, doors will open from Noon to 6:00 p.m.
WOODBURN
ARCHES Day Center, 1560 Hardcastle Avenue, Woodburn
**If temperature is above 94 degrees, cooling center will be open from Noon to 7:00 p.m. (July 4-11)
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⚠️ Heat & Health Advisory for Marion County ⚠️
The National Weather Service has released a heat warning for the next several days. This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat. This includes people without easy ways to stay cool or hydrate.
Heat at or above 90°F can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke. While outdoors in 90°F heat: wear light clothing, take frequent breaks in the shade or in cool spaces, stay hydrated, and limit direct sunlight. Anyone who visits rivers and lakes may be exposed to water hazards such as swift currents and cold water. Be careful! Cold rivers and lakes can be life threatening.
Planning on working or exercising outside? Download the NIOSH Heat Index App. It includes current risk levels, tips, symptoms, and first aid recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html
For more information, visit: https://www.co.marion.or.us/HLT/PH/Pages/Extreme-Heat.aspx
#SummerSafety #StayCool #Hydrate #HeatSafety #MCHHS #MarionCountyHealthandHumanServices
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⚠️ Aviso de calor y salud para el condado de Marion ⚠️
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió una advertencia de un incremento de calor para los próximos días. Este nivel de calor afecta a la mayoría de las personas sensibles al calor, especialmente a personas que no tienen poca posibilidad de estar en lugares frescos con limitaciones de poder hidratarse.
El calor a 90°F o más puede causar agotamiento por calor e insolación. Si está al aire libre con un clima de 90 °F: use ropa ligera, tome descansos frecuentes a la sombra o en espacios frescos, manténgase hidratado y limite la luz solar directa. Recuerde que cualquier persona que visite ríos y lagos puede estar expuesto a peligros como ahogarse o expuestos a corrientes bruscas y al agua muy fría. ¡Ten cuidado! Los ríos y lagos fríos pueden poner en peligro la vida.
¿Planea trabajar o hacer ejercicio al aire libre? Descargue la aplicación NIOSH Heat Index. Incluye niveles de riesgo actuales, consejos, síntomas y recomendaciones de primeros auxilios: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html
Para obtener más información, visite: https://www.co.marion.or.us/HLT/PH/Pages/Extreme-Heat.aspx
#SeguridadVerano #MantenteFresco #Hidratación #SeguridadCalor #MCHHS #MarionCountyHealthandHumanServices
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⚠️ Оповещение округа Мэрион относительно жаркой погоды и рисков для здоровья ⚠️
Национальная метеорологическая служба (National Weather Service) издала уведомление о предстоящей жаре с следующие несколько дней. Такие уровни температуры оказывают влияние на людей, чувствительных к жаре, в частности на людей, у которых нет возможности охлаждаться и пить достаточно жидкости.
Температура 90° и выше по Фаренгейту (или 32° по Цельсию) может приводить к тепловому истощению и тепловому удару. Если вы находитесь вне помещения при температуре 90°, то следует носить лёгкую одежду, делать частые перерывы, переходя в тень или в охлаждаемое помещение, употреблять много воды и ограничить нахождение под прямыми солнечными лучами. Отдыхающие на берегу рек или озёр должны помнить об опасности быстрых течений и холодной воды. Будьте осторожны! Холодная вода рек и озёр может представлять опасность!
Планируете работать или заниматься спортом на открытом воздухе? Установите приложение с индексом жары (NIOSH Heat Index App). Там можно найти информацию о рисках на конкретный период времени, советы, симптомы и рекомендации об оказании первой помощи: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html
Дополнительная информация на веб-сайте https://www.co.marion.or.us/HLT/PH/Pages/Extreme-Heat.aspx
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Tips to Stay Cool
Things are heating up! ☀️️ 🌡 Staying cool, hydrated, and informed can keep you safe and healthy! Here are some tips:
☑️ Limit outdoor activities, especially in the afternoon.
☑️ Avoid direct sunlight.
☑️ Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outside and reapply as needed.
☑️ Wear loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing.
☑️ Take cool showers or baths.
☑️ Stay in air-conditioned buildings.
☑️ Don’t rely on a fan as your main way to stay cool.
☑️ NEVER leave people—especially kids—or pets in a parked car.
Stay safe during the summer heat!
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☀️️ 🌡 Mantenerse fresco, hidratado e informado puede mantenerte seguro y saludable. Aquí hay algunos consejos:
☑️ Limita las actividades al aire libre, especialmente por la tarde.
☑️ Evita la luz solar directa.
☑️ Aplica protector solar 20 minutos antes de salir y vuelve a aplicarlo según sea necesario.
☑️ Usa ropa suelta, ligera y de colores claros.
☑️ Toma duchas o baños fríos.
☑️ Permanece en edificios con aire acondicionado.
☑️ No dependas de un ventilador como tu principal forma de mantenerte fresco.
☑️ NUNCA dejes a personas, especialmente niños, o mascotas en un coche estacionado.
¡Mantente seguro durante el calor del verano!
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Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Have you seen these heat illness signs? 🥵 🚦
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are no joke. Follow the stoplight to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Heat stroke is a serious life-threatening condition. Call 9-1-1, move into a cool place with a cold cloth or douse with cold water, and do not give fluids.
🟡 Heat Exhaustion: CAUTION, prepare to stop
Heat Exhaustion is a serious condition to monitor. Move into a cool place, use a cool towel or shower, loosen clothes, and sip water. If heat stroke sets in or symptoms do not get better in an hour, seek medical assistance.
🟢 Feeling good: GO, but stay alert!
Soak up the sunshine this summer in a safe way to keep you feeling good 🙂. Wear sunscreen, drink hydrating fluids, and take frequent breaks. Avoid alcohol, sugary drinks, and excessive exercise in heat above 90°F.
Older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, pets, and people with chronic health conditions are at greater risk of heat illness. Be sure to check on loved ones and practice heat safety this summer!
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¿Has visto estos signos de enfermedades causadas por el calor? 🥵 🚦 El agotamiento por calor y la insolación no son una broma. Siga el semáforo para mantenerlo a usted y a sus seres queridos a salvo.
🔴 Golpe de calor: STOP El golpe de calor es una afección grave que pone en peligro la vida. Llame al 9-1-1, muévase a un lugar fresco con un paño frío o rocíe con agua fría y no le dé líquidos.
🟡 Agotamiento por calor: PRECAUCIÓN, prepárese para detener El agotamiento por calor es una condición seria para monitorear. Muévete a un lugar fresco, usa una toalla o ducha fría, afloja la ropa y bebe agua. Si se produce un golpe de calor o los síntomas no mejoran en una hora, busque asistencia médica.
🟢 Sentirse bien: IR, pero manténgase alerta! Empápate del sol este verano de una manera segura para mantenerte sintiéndote bien 🙂. Use protector solar, beba líquidos hidratantes y tome descansos frecuentes. Evite el alcohol, las bebidas azucaradas y el ejercicio excesivo en calor por encima de 90°F.
Los adultos mayores, los niños pequeños, los trabajadores al aire libre, los deportistas, las mascotas y las personas con enfermedades crónicas corren un mayor riesgo de sufrir enfermedades por calor. ¡Asegúrese de controlar a sus seres queridos y practicar la seguridad contra el calor este verano!
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Kids Learn Heat Safety
🎒 Pedro the Penguin practices Heat Safety! 🐧
Join Pedro and his friends as he learns how to keep himself, his family, and friends safe from extreme heat. This short story gives kids and grown-ups great ideas like:
🧊 Test the air conditioning before high heat
💧 Give pets lots of cool water
📞 Check on your friends and family
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Pet Safety
On hot summer days, it is best to leave your best #furend at home where it is cool. In a parked car, animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes. Cracking the car windows does not help.
NEVER leave your pets in parked vehicles on hot days. For more information, visit the Oregon Humane Society at oregonhumane.org/heatsafety and National Weather Service at weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets
#WeatherReady #PetSafety #HotSummer
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En los días calurosos de verano, lo mejor es dejar tu mejor #furend en casa donde es fresco. En un coche estacionado, los animales pueden morir de golpe de calor en 15 minutos. Bajando las ventanas del coche no ayuda.
NUNCA dejes a tus mascotas en vehículos estacionados en los días calurosos. Para obtener más información, visite la Sociedad Humana de Oregón en oregonhumane.org/heatsafety y el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional en Children, Pets and Vehicles (weather.gov)
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Water Safety
Who's excited for warm sunny weather!
If you visit a waterway to beat the heat, remember that Oregon is a cold-water state. Temperatures in our local bodies of water can range from the low 40s to the mid 50s.
Have you heard of "cold water shock"? It happens when your body goes into super cold water all of a sudden. It can make your muscles get really stiff, like they're frozen, and you can't move. Sometimes, it can make you take a big gulp of water by accident because you gasp for air. Cold water shock can be deadly!
Stay safe! Wear a life jacket and enter waterways slowly and gradually!
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¿Quién está emocionado por el clima cálido y soleado!
Si visita un canal para combatir el calor, recuerde que Oregón es un estado de agua fría. Las temperaturas en nuestros cuerpos de agua locales pueden variar desde los 40 hasta mediados de los 50.
¿Has oído hablar de "choque de agua fría"? Sucede cuando su cuerpo entra en agua súper fría de repente. Puede hacer que tus músculos se vuelvan muy rígidos, como si estuvieran congelados, y no te puedas mover. A veces, puede hacer que tome un gran trago de agua por accidente porque jadea por aire. ¡El choque de agua fría puede ser mortal!
¡Mantente a salvo! ¡Use un chaleco salvavidas y entre en las vías fluviales lenta y gradualmente!
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- General Public: OHA ENGLISH | SPANISH | RUSSIAN - Additional languages provided at oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforextremeheat.aspx
- Caregivers: OHA ENGLISH | SPANISH | RUSSIAN - Additional languages provided at oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforextremeheat.aspx
- First-aid for Heat Illness: OHA ENGLISH | SPANISH | RUSSIAN
- Healthcare Providers: https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/index.html
- OHA ENGLISH | SPANISH | RUSSIAN
- Employers: OR-OSHA ENGLISH | SPANISH
- Employees: OR-OSHA ENGLISH | SPANISH
- Describes the two types of heat illness: heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Gives tips on how to stay safe and healthy when working in the heat. (03/2024)
- Heat Stress Cards: OR-OSHA ENGLISH/SPANISH
- Describes the symptoms of heat stress and heat stroke, with instructions on how to help sufferers. (06/2022)
- Youth Athletes – Coaches:
- OSAA: ENGLISH
- CDC: ENGLISH/SPANISH
- Pets Owners: ASPCA https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips
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Source CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/about/index.html
What is Extreme Heat?
Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average. Because some places are hotter than others, this depends on what’s considered average for a particular location at that time of year. Humid and muggy conditions can make it seem hotter than it really is.
Health Effects
Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs.
Factors that increase the risk of heat-related illness
- High levels of humidity
- Dehydration
- Obesity
- Fever
- Prescription drug use
- Heart disease
- Mental illness
- Poor circulation
- Sunburn
- Alcohol use
Who is at increased risk
- Older Adults (Aged 65+)
- Infants and Children
- People with Chronic Conditions
- People without Air Conditioning
- Athletes
- Outdoor Workers
- Pregnancy
- Pets
Tips to stay safe
Stay Cool. Stay Hydrated. Stay Informed.
Stay Cool
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
- Stay cool indoors: Even a few hours spent out of the heat and in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
- Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible.
- Use your stove and oven less to maintain a cooler temperature in your home.
- Take a cool shower or bath to cool off.
- If your home does not have air conditioning:
- Go to the shopping mall or public library.
- Do you have health insurance? Ask your doctor if you qualify to get a free air conditioner using flex spending.
- Need help paying for utilities or weatherizing your home you rent or own? Contact Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency at mwvcaa.org/programs or 503-315-7055.
- Visit Marion County Emergency Management’s webpage for cooling center locations: https://emergency-management-marioncounty.hub.arcgis.com/
- Do not leave kids, pets, or anyone in a hot car. Cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even with a window cracked open. While anyone left in a parked car is at risk, children are especially at risk of getting a heat stroke or dying.
- When traveling with children, remember to do the following:
- Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.
- To remind yourself that a child is in the car, keep a stuffed animal in the car seat. When the child is buckled in, place the stuffed animal in the front with the driver.
- When leaving your car, check to be sure everyone is out of the car. Do not overlook any children who have fallen asleep in the car.
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully.
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- Try to limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest, like morning and evening hours.
- Rest often in shady areas or air-conditioned spaces so that your body has a chance to recover.
- Have cool water with you to stay hydrated.
- Pace yourself.
- Cut down on exercise during the heat.
- If you’re not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually.
- If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint. Wear sunscreen. Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated.
- If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going out.
- Look for sunscreen that has "broad spectrum" or "UVA/UVB protection" on the labels— these products work best.
- Continue to reapply it according to the package directions.
- Avoid hot and heavy meals. These types of meals add heat to your body.
Stay Hydrated
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Drink more fluids, regardless of how active you are.
- Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
- Stay away from very sugary or alcoholic drinks—these actually cause you to lose more body fluid.
- Avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
- If your doctor limits the amount you drink or has you on water pills, ask how much you should drink while the weather is hot.
- Replace salts and minerals.
- Heavy sweating removes salt and minerals from the body that need to be replaced. A sports drink can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
- If you are on a low-salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic conditions, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage or taking salt tablets.
- Keep your pets and loved ones hydrated.
- Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets and leave the water in a shady area.
- Be sure to always have enough cool water for yourself, children, pets, and other loved ones you care for.
Stay Informed
- Check for updates.
- Know the signs.
- Heat Stroke: A serious life-threatening condition.
- Heat stroke can be a combination of any of these conditions:
- High body temperature (103°F or higher)
- Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
- Fast, strong pulse
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Losing consciousness (passing out)
- What to do:
- Call 911 right away-heat stroke is a medical emergency
- Move the person to a cooler place
- Help lower the person's temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath
- Do not give the person anything to drink
- Heat exhaustion: A serious condition to monitor.
- Heat exhaustion can be a combination of any of these conditions:
- Heavy sweating
- Cold, pale, and clammy skin
- Fast, weak pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fainting (passing out)
- What to do:
- Move to a cool place
- Loosen your clothes
- Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath
- Sip water
- Get medical help right away if:
- You are throwing up
- Your symptoms get worse
- Your symptoms last longer than 1 hour
- Heat cramps, sunburn, and heat rash.
- Other heat-related illnesses can cause harm.
- For more information, visit heat.mchealthy.net
- Use a Buddy System. Heat-induced illness can cause a person to become confused or lose consciousness.
- When working in the heat, monitor the condition of your co-workers and have someone do the same for you.
- When exercising in the heat, monitor the condition of athletes, teammates, or exercise partners.
- If you are 65 years of age or older, have a friend or relative call to check on you twice a day during a heat wave. If you know someone in this age group, check on them at least twice a day.
- Check on people who are at high risk. Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others:
- Infants and young children
- People 65 years of age or older
- People who are overweight
- People who overexert during work or exercise
- People who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation
- Caretake checklist: Keep a close eye on those in your care at least twice a day and ask yourself:
- Are they drinking enough water?
- Do they have access to air conditioning?
- Do they know how to keep cool?
- Are they taking medications or have other conditions that affect their bodies ability to stay cool?
- Do they show any signs of heat stress?
- Employers: Employers are legally required to prevent heat-related illness when the heat index (air temperature and relative humidity) is 80°F or higher.
See the included links for classes if you want to learn to ride or refresh your skills on a motorcycle:
https://team-oregon.org/
https://www.cdc.gov/policy/hi5/motorcycleinjury/index.html
High summer temperatures will soon be upon us. Keep yourself and your family safe! Temperatures above 90°F can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Find a cooling center and learn more at Heat.MCHealthy.net.
Kids resources: Prepare with Pedro has activity books, storybooks, games, and a TV show for elementary school kids. Visit redcross.org/pedro. |
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Resources to keep your family safe:
Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Stay informed.
Is your city or organization interested in improving community forestry and green infrastructure? Two grant opportunities are available to improve tree canopy to help cool communities and improve health!
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Urban and Community Forestry Grant: Submission period July 1 – Sept 30, 2024. $10,000-$750,000 to advance equity, well-being, and resilience for all communities in Oregon by promoting investments in trees and green infrastructure. Eligible entities include Oregon local governments, universities, non-profits, community-based organizations, and tribal organizations.
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Community Green Infrastructure Grant: Opens soon. Funding for community green infrastructure projects, community green infrastructure economic development projects, native seed banks or nurseries, and green infrastructure master plans. Eligible organizations include public schools and colleges, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, non-profit manufactured home parks, federally recognized tribes, and watershed councils.
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Marion County Health Promotion & Prevention will highlight various programs and health topics in our upcoming newsletter to keep you informed about important health promotion issues. The newsletter will be released in the first week of September 2024. If there is a subject you would like us to cover, please let us know by emailed us at the address below.
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