Overlook NET

10/27/2023

It's that time of year again, neighbors! Be a pal and take care of a storm drain near you.

Now's the perfect time to get in the Halloween spirit and clear your storm drains! to our favorite costume from last year. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/weather/adopt-storm-drain

07/25/2023

PFR responded to a fire on Ainsworth near Concord.a few weeks ago. Luckily no lives lost or injuries. Neighbors who witnessed the fire said there was a big plume of dark smoke coming from the building and they were quite concerned. Fast action by firefighters contained fire damage in this multifamily dwelling.

07/17/2023

Crazy weekend for Portland Fire. Numerous brush fires, a house fire which could have spread to surrounding houses and car fires which caught surrounding vegetation on fire in NW hills.

07/08/2023

Retirement party in Overlook at Station 24.

07/07/2023

Overlook NET members and neighbors are encouraged to attend the Neighborhood Emergency Team meeting this Monday, July 10, 2023 at 6:30PM.
Bring your preparedness questions, tips and your own camp chair.

Our team has not been meeting regularly as we self-deployed during the pandemic. We look forward to interest from our newest neighbors!

04/01/2023

PBEM folks I think we need to get some NET branded life vests. Pick your design.

03/16/2023

It was fun to train with this engaged group of community members. Glad we are increasing the diversity of languages in emergency response in Oregon.

02/24/2023

Can You Help? Neighbor Deployment Request - Shelter Shifts.
The city needs help staffing warming shelters. If you've got the time, please consider helping out for a couple of hours.

Curious what it’s like? Read this OregonLive article.
https://www.oregonlive.com/weather/2023/02/6-hours-at-a-se-portland-warming-center-this-is-what-we-do-we-help-people.html

The unprecedented need for shelters, and reduced staffing levels due to travel difficulty, mean that your help is critical to this ongoing incident response. A giant THANK YOU to all of you who have signed up and already kept this operation running. Shelter shifts are open to the public, so please consider volunteering for a few hours if you have not yet.

We recommend people sign up to volunteer at a site they can safely walk to if possible. Click on each link to find volunteer opportunities at that site:

Charles Jordan Community Center (North Portland) http://bit.ly/3ZiwVBT
Friendly House (Northwest Portland) http://bit.ly/3XXrIyf
Salvation Army (North/Northeast Portland) http://bit.ly/3IAHtpw
Lloyd Center (Northeast Portland) http://bit.ly/3EzNyRR
Imago Dei (Southeast Portland) http://bit.ly/3IORikW

Before going to your first shift please watch the 10-minute NET Shelter Training video. Volunteers are also encouraged, but not required, to sign up for an additional two-hour online training if possible. Each training session includes time for questions and answers, and can be beneficial either before or after your first shift.
Register for a training here: http://bit.ly/3Ez7cgJ

An air of anticipation hung over the children’s basketball court at Imago Dei in Southeast Portland shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday. Over the next six hours, 86 people – just four shy of the warming center’s capacity – would stream into the building, many with red noses and shivering from the ...

01/09/2023

Overlook's Station 24 hosted a foam class recently; DYK Station 24 responds to all the industrial calls on Swan Island?
They have a big patch.

https://www.facebook.com/PortlandFire/posts/pfbid03GZzpBLDmDyevLZDJKCKVwRgwyuHAbvVknquZ1SpadxSVEwXAQW1F4tsCwSHGj8jl

12/30/2022

If this sort of community support sounds like something you'd like to be involved with; reach out to us! Training and serving as a Portland NET volunteer offers lots of opportunities like this to help your neighbors.

12/28/2022

People often ask what do NET's do. Here is a wonderful example of how NETs are an integral part of the safety net during all types of community emergencies. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to keep people safe and warm during the holidays.

12/21/2022

ICE STORM APPROACHING
If you are new to Portland, you're in for a treat; we are expecting freezing rain and subfreezing temperatures. What's freezing rain? See below.

Please look out for your neighbors and share this information:

Weather Alert: Four Shelters Open Tonight
December 21, 2022
Emergency Weather Shelters opening at 8 pm tonight:

Arbor Lodge 1952 North Lombard Street, Portland

UPDATED ADDRESS Oregon Convention Center 960 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR.

Portsmouth Union 4775 N Lombard St, Portland

Sunrise Center 18901 E. Burnside Street, Portland

Pets are welcome at all shelters.

Care for When It's Cold has current emergency shelter information.


How to Help
Contact 211 to find an open shelter or help with transportation to a shelter. Interpreters are available for 100+ languages by phone. Text and email is in English and Spanish only.

Call 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155 (24/7)

TTY dial 711 and call 1-866-698-6155

Text your zip code to 898211 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Email [email protected]

Search online at 211info.org

TriMet fares are waived for anyone going to a warm place during this emergency. TriMet asks riders to let their driver know they are headed to a warm place.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) hotline at 503-988-3646 for 24-hour information and assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

Call 9-1-1 of someone is showing symptoms of hypothermia: shivering uncontrollably, or suffering confusion, slurred speech or drowsiness. Get them somewhere warm and dry.

In Portland, call 9-1-1 and request Portland Street Response for people experiencing mental health crisis.

In Multnomah County, call the Multnomah County Sheriff non-emergency response line at 503-823-3333 to request a welfare check.

12/15/2022

Please share: A new round of free covid tests are available for order now.
https://www.covid.gov/tests

Do you have old tests that seem expired? Double check their extended use at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests

08/18/2022

Please warn folks to keep there dogs out of the water.

Recreational use advisory issued for the Willamette River near Cathedral Park The Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services sent this bulletin at 08/17/2022 02:47 PM PDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Aug. 17, 2022 Media contacts: Erica Heartquist, 503-871-8...

08/15/2022

Free training is available for Portland residents; join our team and build a resilient city!

https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer

Anyone who lives or works in Portland is invited to take NET training for free. Over 3,500 volunteers have completed basic training. Join them today, with the four steps below!

08/10/2022

Cool; Portland Fire has got an electric appliance on the way!

Oh my gosh! Oshkosh placed our rig front and center on Mad Money yesterday.

Watch for this EV rolling out this fall from Station 1 - the first American Made EV Fire Engine in service on the West Coast!!!

08/09/2022

Heads up might be some heavy rain and thunderstorms around 5-7 pm tonight

Futurecast is locked onto a possible strong thunderstorm cell moving into Portland between 6:00 and 7:00 pm this evening. If true, heavy rain could cause flash urban flooding, hail and gusty winds could also accompany the passing storm.