How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather

It’s official. Extreme heat has arrived in Oregon for the summer. As we know, hot weather can cause serious health issues and even death for both people and animals. We've compiled resources that can help keep yourself, family, friends, neighbors and pets safe when the temperatures rise. Building community connections is an important part of preparing for and staying safe during emergencies like extreme heat. During extreme heat events in our region, we encourage you to check in on the people around you and share the following resources with them.

Check out the Hot Weather Health Information page on our website to find local cooling centers and resources to help you prevent and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

For the latest forecast, visit The National Weather Service.

Extreme Heat Safety Resources

Local County Resources

• Clackamas County: Warm Weather Information

• Multnomah County: Help for When it’s Hot

• Washington County: Hot Weather Resources

Statewide Resources

• Oregon Health Authority: Extreme Heat Resources

National Resources

• American Red Cross: Extreme Heat Safety Tips

• Ready.gov: Tips on How to Prepare for Extreme Heat

Help for When It's Hot

Click the words above for important information on how to stay safe in the heat.

The link includes Cooling Centers for Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties.