"Multnomah County Chair Declares 'State of Emergency' as Winter Storm Threatens Portland"

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Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of up to 3 inches of snow, with severe weather shelters opening Wednesday night and an additional 480 beds available. Free transportation to warming shelters will be provided, and volunteers are needed to help operate the shelters.
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