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Good morning, Portland! Weâre in for another sunny day (woot!!) but donât let the sun fool you. Overnight temps could drop down to an ultra frigid 33 degrees. And if your first thought is one of concern for our unhoused neighbors, here are some resources suggested by Multnomah County (Severe weather shelters wonât be opened unless itâs cold enough for your snot to freeze over.)
For the county to open emergency warming shelters, one of three conditions must be met: the temperature must be 25 degrees fahrenheit or below, there is forecasted snow accumulation of an inch or more, or, the temperature will hit freezing (32 degrees) with an inch or more of driving rain.
Hereâs the countyâs message regarding unhoused people enduring the elements:Â âIf someone outside is unsheltered and whose life appears to be in danger, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, if you see someone about whom you are concerned during cold weather, such as not being dressed for the weather conditions, call Multnomah Countyâs non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 and request a welfare check. To help someone locate shelter and transportation to shelter, please call 2-1-1.â
Bundle up and look out for each other.
In Local News:
⢠An Oregon man was sentenced for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol. Jonathanpeter Allen Klein, 24, was sentenced Monday to nine months in prison, followed by three years of probation. Klein, whose brother also faces charges for his involvement in the capitol riot, reportedly threw a piece of equipment at an officer, denting his helmet and temporarily incapacitating him. Kleinâs attorney asked for a 90-day extension on the sentencing, hoping President-elect Donald Trump might pardon the January 6 rioters, but a judge denied the request.
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