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Wipes Clog Pipes: During COVID-19 crisis and every day, prevent sewage overflows by flushing only the 3Ps
Environmental Services reminds the public to only flush the 3Ps – toilet paper, pee, and poo. Any other material – such as cleaning wipes, “flushable” wipes, and paper towels – can cause clogs and sewer overflows that further impact public health and our environment.
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News Blog: During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, PBOT focuses on essential services and protecting public health and safety
Governor’s order to restrict travel only to essential trips is mandatory and Portlanders should treat every street as a shared street
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Pre-April 1 Guidance for Renters and Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
Guidance and resources for renters and homeowners financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency
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COVID-19 Updates from the Portland Water Bureau
The Portland Water Bureau is sharing updates, including adjusted Customer Service hours, how to pay your water bill, water quality information, and more.
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Portland Parks & Recreation to close several parks to vehicle traffic March 26, 2020
Portland Parks & Recreation will close several parks to vehicle traffic on or by early Thursday morning to help promote safe physical distancing practices and discourage overcrowding.
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Portland Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Closures and Postponements
Portland Parks & Recreation has monitored the COVID-19 situation since it began. We continue to be in communication with, and to follow the guidance of, the Oregon Health Authority, Multnomah County Health Department, and the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management regarding the situation.
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Updated Temporary Operations Changes for Portland Fire Marshal’s Office
Portland Fire & Rescue’s Fire Marshal’s Office Plan Review Center is temporarily CLOSED to the public.
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Portland City Economist: To limit economic impact of COVID-19, 'end the panic as soon as possible'
Portland does better than average in booms, worse in recessions, says Portland City Economist Josh Harwood
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Portland and Multnomah County Provide Informational Posters and Flyers for Public Spaces
Print the posts and flyers for use in public spaces. Printable resources that provide information on how to social distance and keep healthy.
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