Good evening everyone! This is a post from Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Friday, December 6th. Winds are expected to be 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. In addition to the current cold weather, these winds can cause a dramatic drop in temperature to 10 degrees to 5 degrees below zero. If you or anyone in your family will be venturing outdoors, please be sure to dress appropriately. If you know of anyone who may need to visit a warming center or overnight shelter, 211 Information is the best resource for current availability. To reach 211 Information, you can dial 2-1-1 on your phone, visit
www.211info.org, or even text "shelter" to 898211 to receive alerts when emergency shelters are open. Stay warm!