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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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News Release: Portland Bureau of Transportation temporarily reduces all-day rates at SmartPark garages to $5 per day
Portland Bureau of Transportation temporarily reduces all-day rates at SmartPark garages to $5 per day
The rate reduction is intended to support downtown Portland residents and workers during the COVID-19 State of Emergency
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PCEF program update on COVID-19
The health of our community, partners, committee, and staff are at the forefront as we consider the impacts of COVID-19 on individuals, families, communities, nonprofits, and local businesses. We are following guidance from the City of Portland and Multnomah County, our public health authority.
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Portland Water is Safe to Drink During COVID-19
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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Travel Advisory: PBOT, OHSU limit Portland Aerial Tram capacity, offer shuttle bus alternative
(March 15, 2020) – With direction from Gov. Kate Brown and Mayor Ted Wheeler on limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Health & Science University today announced temporary limits to service on the Portland Aerial Tram.
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