JOB AID: Misting Stations: Difference between revisions
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In June 2021, Portland experienced an unprecedented heatwave over several days, reaching 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Following this incident, PBEM worked with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) to build and deploy several misting stations around underserved heat island areas in the city. During heatwaves, misting station locations and hours will be shared on the Multnomah County [https://www.multco.us/help-when-its-hot Help for When it's Hot webpage] and 211info's website. Misting stations uniquely serve people who may not want to visit indoor cooling center locations. | In June 2021, Portland experienced an unprecedented heatwave over several days, reaching 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Following this incident, PBEM worked with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) to build and deploy several misting stations around underserved heat island areas in the city. During heatwaves, misting station locations and hours will be shared on the Multnomah County [https://www.multco.us/help-when-its-hot Help for When it's Hot webpage] and 211info's website. Misting stations uniquely serve people who may not want to visit indoor cooling center locations. | ||
PBEM turned misting station operations over to the Water Bureau for subsequent heatwaves, but this job aid is preserved in case NETs are deployed to them in the future. | |||
