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Wildfires
Wildfire Information for Clackamas County https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires
Information on the extent and impact of the Oregon wildfires. Includes a map that updates as they are available
Public Safety Alerts https://www.publicalerts.org/
Signing up for this will connect your phone, email, and SMS messaging to emergency alerts that may go out.
Air Quality Safety (What to Do) https://multco.us/air-quality-public-health-problem/protect-yourself-hazardous-air
Tips on how to manage
the air quality due to the smoke from the wildfires.
Oregon Smoke Blog http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/
Additional information about Oregon Air Quality.
Disaster Distress Hotline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Service that connects people to resources and counseling for those impacted
by disasters. Numbers available for Deaf/Hard of Hearing people and Spanish speaking individuals
Food Assistance
Oregon Food Bank Locator https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/
A tool to find a food bank/pantry in your area
Meals on Wheels for young people https://www.mowp.org/what-we-do/meals-for-kids/
SNAP benefits online application (no need to go to DHS offices) https://apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon https://oregonhunger.org/covid-19
Sunshine Division (East Multnomah County) https://sunshine-division.cyrkusevents.com/
Housing Supports
Home Forward http://www.homeforward.org
Rent assistance, resources for renters w/disabilities, veterans, Section 8 vacancy listings
Oregon Renter’s Rights Hotline https://www.oregoncat.org/renters-rights-hotline
Get answers to your questions about resources available to renters, legal requirements,
policy updates, and support during COVID 503.288.0130.
Crisis Hotlines
Suicide Prevention hotline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Suicide Prevention Hotline (Spanish speaking) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/
Multnomah County Mental Health Services https://multco.us/em/mental-health-services
Call to Safety - Domestic and Sexual Violence Support hotline https://calltosafety.org/
Youth Line (Supports for teens) https://oregonyouthline.org/
Alcohol and Drug helpline https://www.linesforlife.org/alcohol-and-drug-helpline/
Shelter Assistance
211/Mult. Co. Joint Office of Homeless Services https://www.211info.org/housing
Portland Homeless Solutions (SE PDX only) http://www.pdxhfs.org/
Rose Haven (Serving women, children, non-gender conforming people in SE PDX – shelter and resources) https://rosehaven.org/
Impact NW (Housing and Safety Net services) https://impactnw.org/programs/housing-and-safety-net/
Utilities
Oregon Energy Fund (Energy Assistance) http://www.oregonenergyfund.org/energy-assistance/
Most public utilities have suspended the disconnection of services due to non-payment. Links for notable ones below.
Portland General Electric https://new.portlandgeneral.com/help/covid-19
NW Natural Gas https://www.nwnatural.com/ContactUs
Portland Water Bureau https://www.portlandoregon.gov/water/69504
Pacific Power https://www.pacificpower.net/about/newsroom/news-releases/pacific-power-to-suspend-disconnections-in-response-to-covid-19.html
Internet
Spectrum (Charter Communications – information about their steps to ensure safety during COVID-19) https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360040980371/coronavirus-covid19-update
Comcast (Links to Internet Essentials program) https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/internet-essentials-low-income-broadband-coronavirus-pandemic
Oregon free wifi hotspots list http://www.openwifispots.com/state_free_wifi_wireless_hotspot_Oregon_OR.aspx