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Oregon heat wave: Portland records all-time high temperature of 108

Oregon heat wave: Portland records all-time high temperature of 108
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As city sets all-time high temp of 108, Portlanders seek cool wherever they can find it

Alene, a woman experiencing homelessness who uses crutches to get around, walked for more than an hour Saturday morning to get to a North Portland cooling center. She got there early, about 11 a.m., but temperatures were already creeping toward 90 degrees. The cooling center, which is open 24 hours a day, was a welcome respite from the heat. “It’s great that it’s here because it’s hot and I .

Cooling centers provide escape from heat

Mohammed Bader with Multnomah County said over 100 people had come through the shelter so far. “People are able to, if they wish, they can stay here all day, said Bader Sometimes they go outside, walking around the neighborhood but they come back here.” There are other cooling centers at Arbor Lodge on N. Lombard and the Sunrise Center in Gresham on E. Burnside. The Sunrise Center has a shower truck and provides basic health screenings along with mats and meals. Nearly 50 people have taken advantage of the cooling center s resources.  Jessica Perry arrived at the Sunrise Center Friday and said she was able to take a shower. Perry usually lives outside and said she is grateful for the help. 

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