Multnomah County, OR

Learn more about the work of Multnomah County’s Aging, Disability & Veterans Services Division which operates 31 programs that help connect seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and caregivers to resources, programs and services: link.multco.us/community-values-seniors

♥️🤍💙Most Multnomah County services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. For holiday closure details visit: multco.us/news/most-co...

📣 The Voting Center Express is OPEN for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election 📍Where: The Multnomah County East Building (600 N.E. 8th St., Gresham) 🚘 Near: Gresham Central Transit Center + free parking ⏰ Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm (Extended hours start May 13): multco.us/info/voting-center-express-gresham

☀️ Hot weather is ahead. Early-season snowmelt makes rivers and lakes dangerously cold and swift. Fast currents and cold water can be a shock to even the strongest swimmers. Always wear a life jacket & watch kids closely around water. Find tips & more at: multco.us/hot "Swim and Splash Safely."

⏰ The May 19, 2026 Primary Election is right around the corner! ⏰ If you need to register to vote or change your party affiliation, you have until Tuesday, April 28, 2026 to do so. More at: link.multco.us/voter-registration-deadline-April28

🛠️ MULTCO.US will be offline for several hours starting at 6 P.M. this evening for maintenance. We appreciate your patience as we perform these necessary updates! 🛠️

As the circumstances and impacts of the federal government shutdown unfold, donating money to local food assistance providers continues to be the best way to help. Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.

📣The Voting Center Express, inside the Multnomah County East Building in Gresham (600 N.E. 8th St.) is open today, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 for the Nov. 4, 2025 Special Election. The Voting Center Express is an additional voter service location open before each election: multco.us/votingcenterexpress

🫨The Great Oregon ShakeOut is at 10:16 am today! Join thousands of Oregonians in participating in the state’s annual earthquake drill! ⚠️Experts agree: the “DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON” strategy is one of the best ways to reduce injury during an earthquake.

Multnomah County has joined 39 other local governments and 60 elected officials in a legal briefing that backs the City of Portland, OR and the State of Oregon’s lawsuit to block federal deployment of National Guard troops to Portland: link.multco.us/multnomah-county-legal-filing

🔈People are wondering how they can support their community amid this federal intervention. One of the main ways MultCo is supporting our community is by ensuring our services remain available. MultCo stands in solidarity — and is coordinating closely — with the City of Portland and Oregon:

When Jayson first connected with his case manager with the County's Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Services Division, he was homeless and staying in transitional housing. Before that, he had been living on the streets of Salem for about three years

MultCo Health Officer Dr. Bruno warns us that homes without AC are reaching peak heat after days of high temps. A few hours in a cool space can make a difference. 🔍 Find of over 70 cool spaces on the interactive map: multco.us/hot

Como cuando te invitan al lugar con aire acondicionado. Aire acondicionado salva vidas. Para centros de enfriamiento visita multco.us/hot

Stay cool and safe during the hottest hours. Seek out A/C at a cooling center, library 📚or mall. 💬If you’re in a cool space, check on your neighbors & friends. A quick text or call to remind them to get to an air conditioned space. 🌬️For a list of cool spaces, visit multco.us/hot

This is your reminder: Hydration is a key part of self-care, especially on hot days. ✅ Drink water often. ✅ Eat water-rich foods. ✅ Limit alcohol. Visit multco.us/hot for resources on how to stay cool.

🏃Runners be aware of yourself and others on the route. 👁️Maintain awareness of your location on the route and call 911 if you see signs of heatstroke. 🧭