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How Portland Prepares for Disaster | 2025

The City is constantly preparing for all types of disasters. This includes hardening infrastructure, restoring our natural environment, investing in community resilience, and training, training, training.

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Two emergency workers plan their response during an outside training scenario.

Early garbage pickup on hot days

On very hot days, waste collection may start earlier than usual for the safety of collection drivers. Residential customers should set garbage, recycling, and compost bins out at the curb the night before.

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Recycling, compost, and garbage bins sitting on the grassy section between the sidewalk and the street. An intense sun shines down on them.

Mayor Wheeler Declares State of Emergency Due to Extreme Heat

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How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat

Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.

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Close up of a leafy plant. One leaf in the middle is wilting and has a pale greenish yellow color.

How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat

Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.

Blog post

Close up of a leafy plant. One leaf in the middle is wilting and has a pale greenish yellow color.

Heat is Coming, Cool off with Portland Parks & Recreation

City, Multnomah County have Resources to Help when it’s HOT

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