Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is partnering with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and other agencies and nonprofits to provide Emergency Cooling Shelters and relief from unhealthy air quality events for vulnerable populations during this summer’s expected extreme conditions.
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Due to loss of water pressure in the distribution system on the night of June 2, potentially harmful bacteria could be present in The Dalles’ water supply, and the city has advised customers June 3 not to drink the water without first boiling it for 1 minute. Residents in an area generally limited to east of Lewis Street to Thompson Street, from East 9th to East 19th streets are impacted. However, if you lost water service on the night of June 2nd or morning of June 3rd, you were affected and should follow this advisory even if outside of the area described, according to a press release from the City of The Dalles public works department. A map showing the affected area is available on the City’s website at http://thedalles.org.
Oregon will restrict or close many businesses, curtail activities and put a six-person limit on gatherings, including Thanksgiving, under a statewide “Two-Week Freeze” starting Wednesday in an effort to stem rising COVID-19 infection rates, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday.
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Agencies throughout the Columbia River Gorge are responding to hazardous smoke blanketing the region and much of the state.
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A Citizen Alert has been sent to residents of Wasco County warning of hazardous air quality and local distribution sites for protective KN-95 masks.
For Citizens residing in The Dalles, Rowena and surrounding areas, the distribution locations are the parking lot entrance at the The Dalles City Hall and at 425 E 7th Street, Annex C, from 9 am to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept 12, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s department.
An air quality advisory is in effect for The Dalles-Hood River area due to the Mosier Creek Fire that started Aug. 12. Smoke levels are fluctu…
This story is developing quickly and will be updated as information comes in.
