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== AAR Definitions and Acronyms == | == AAR Definitions and Acronyms == | ||
In addition to the usual complement of government acronyms, we present a few important distinctions between cooling facilities: | In addition to the usual complement of government acronyms, we present a few important distinctions between cooling facilities<ref>Multnomah Cunty. (2021, August 18). June 2021 Extreme Heat Event: Preliminary Findings and Action Steps. https://multco-web7-psh-files-usw2.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/June2021_Heat_Event-Preliminary_Findings-08_21%20%281%29.pdf | ||
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* '''Cooling Center:''' A type of Disaster Resource Center with air conditioning, cooling resources, water, food, and support services. These locations operate during the hottest part of the day only. | * '''Cooling Center:''' A type of Disaster Resource Center with air conditioning, cooling resources, water, food, and support services. These locations operate during the hottest part of the day only. | ||
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* '''Cooling Space:''' An air-conditioned space open to the public with water often available. These spaces are open during the hottest part of the day only and do not operate for 24 hours. Community partners, such as houses of worship, may operate Cooling Spaces. Multnomah County libraries also served as cooling spaces. | * '''Cooling Space:''' An air-conditioned space open to the public with water often available. These spaces are open during the hottest part of the day only and do not operate for 24 hours. Community partners, such as houses of worship, may operate Cooling Spaces. Multnomah County libraries also served as cooling spaces. | ||
* '''Cooling Resources:''' Items like water, cooling towels, electrolytes, misters and fans, and supports such as transportation to Cooling Shelters and Centers to help someone get cool or stay cool. | * '''Cooling Resources:''' Items like water, cooling towels, electrolytes, misters and fans, and supports such as transportation to Cooling Shelters and Centers to help someone get cool or stay cool. | ||
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