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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
It’s going to be a scorcher! Potentially historic heatwave ahead for Jun 25-28, 2021
A weather update from WENA's in-house meteorologist, Garret Hartung:
As you might have heard by now, or seen on your favorite weather app/source, it’s gonna get hot this weekend. For the past several days, forecast models have been painting a dire picture for the PNW. An anomalously strong ridge of high pressure is looking to park itself over the Pacific Northwest over the weekend, paving the way for temperatures to meet or exceed records for the month of June, and potentially making a run at the hottest temperatures ever recorded in our region. For reference the highest temperature recorded in June for Portland is 102F, with the all time high temperature record being 107F. After Monday, temperatures look to calm down a bit and get back into the lower 90’s, but it will remain very dry.
So how hot will it actually get?
NWS Portland (at the time I’m writing this) is going with high temperatures at PDX of 104 for Saturday, 108 for Sunday, and 103 for Monday. Temperatures at night will be warm as well providing little relief, with some places failing to dip below 75. To me, these seem like good values to make your plans off of. However there is the a fair amount of potential for it to be even hotter. Should things line up perfectly (thermal trough parked in perfect place, offshore/downslope flow, no high clouds or smoke) there is the potential for Portland to exceed 108 and possibly even 110!
“Ok it’s gonna get hot like it usually does in the summer, why should I care?”
While tornadoes, hurricanes, and other violent forms of weather often take the top news headlines, a relatively silent killed lurks under blue skies and sunshine. According to the CDC over 650 people each year die from exposure to extreme heat and the medical complications that come with it.
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Here in the PNW, many are not blessed with air conditioning. This weekend will be brutal to outright dangerous for those without it. Even potentially deadly to our more vulnerable populations. On top of that, this event is happening right before the 4th of July holiday, with dry conditions persisting throughout the week leading up to it. This is setting the stage for downright scary fire conditions. There is also some concern regarding lightning in the coming week in our higher terrain. Bottom line is that this heatwave can be deadly in itself, and will likely lead to prime conditions for fires.
Some recommendations:
- Check on friends, neighbors, family, especially those who don’t have AC and/or are particularly vulnerable to excessive heat
- Do not leave pets, children, or really anything you really care about in your car. Temperatures inside can reach deadly levels within minutes in this kind of heat.
- Avoid staying outside for long periods of time. If you have to, bring a lot of water and use shade frequently. Wear loose fitting lightly colored clothes.
- Stay hydrated, drink lots of water and not too many sugary, caffeinated, and/or alcoholic beverages.
- Even if you have AC, have a backup plan in case of power outages.
- Know the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. It can save someone's life. See www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat for more information.
- Reconsider stocking up on fireworks for 4th of July. I personally don’t think it’s worth the fire risk, even in the city. The fire danger could get to the point where counties ban them due to the risk of fire.
- If you live in a fire zone, have a plan if a fire breaks out near by.
- Be kind to each other. Heat like this is stressful and a lot of people will be struggling to get some sleep during this period.
Stay safe and stay smart my friends!
Wilkes East Neighborhood Association Board Meeting: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:30PM-8PM
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM |
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
Planning Commission Meeting: Mon, May 10, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM
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When: Mon, May 10, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM |
How to attend the meeting
- For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Planning Commission page.
- If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.
How to provide testimony
- To testify during a Planning Commission meeting, provide testimony in writing to Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
- If you are unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify Amanda Lunsford 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.
General meeting information
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within Gresham.
For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.
Wilkes East Neighborhood Association Board Meeting: Mon May 10, 2021 6:30PM-8PM
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon May 10, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM |
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
Pollinators for Your Yard: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM-7:30PM
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Free Hands-On Event
When: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM-7:30PM |
Join members of the Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden for a free class in the greenhouse. Learn about native host plants for butterflies and how to create a pollinator yard.
Register for Pollinators for Your Yard
All classes and workshops follow COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Masks are required.
Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.
Council Policy Development Meeting: Tue, May 11, 2021 3PM
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When: Tue, May 11, 2021 3PM- |
How to attend the meeting
- For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
- If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.
For more information about this meeting contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.
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Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations May 2021 Meeting: Tue, May 11, 2021 7PM-8:45PM
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Public Welcome. Get Involved!
When: Tue, May 11, 2021 7PM-8:45PM |
Please note, this is a Zoom meeting. For additional information about this meeting or how to attend via Zoom, please visit the Coalition webpage, and view the agenda.
For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.
Gresham Redevelopment Commission Budget Committee Meeting for Fiscal Year 2021-22: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM
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Public Welcome
When: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM- |
A public meeting of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Budget Committee (GRDCBC) will be held on May 11 at 6:00 pm, at which time the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area (URA) will be considered by the GRDCBC.
How to participate
In conformance with the governor.s limitations on public gatherings, the meeting will be conducted using Zoom, an online meeting platform. The meeting structure is consistent with the governor.s Executive Order No. 20-16.
Join the meeting
- Join the meeting online
Passcode: qstdx7 - One-tap mobile: +12532158782,,99053194321#,,,,*418699#
- Join by phone: 1+ 253-215-8782
- Webinar ID: 990 5319 4321
- Passcode: 418699
Public comments during COVID-10 pandemic
Please note the updated process for providing public comments during the meeting.
- Written testimony: Must be received 24 hours in advance of the meeting to the Program Technician at Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
- Oral Testimony: If you plan to provide oral public testimony, you must register your name, email address, phone number and subject matter to the Program Technician via email to Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
- If you want to provide testimony and are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise unable to access the meeting via Zoom, please notify the Program Technician Cecille Turley via email to Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
- If you need translation services for the meeting, contact Alex Logue by 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 6 at Alex.Logue@GreshamOregon.gov.
For more information about the GRDCBC or about this meeting, visit the GRDCBC page or contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Finance Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
Council Roundtable Meeting: Tue, May 11, 2021 10AM
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When: Tue, May 11, 2021 10 am- |
How to attend the meeting
- For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
- If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.
For more information about this meeting contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.
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