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Masks Recommended by Multnomah County due to rise in COVID-19 cases

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From Multnomah County:

July 26: Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Multnomah County Public Health strongly recommends that everyone five years of age and older wear masks in indoor public settings whether vaccinated or not.

Multnomah County Public Health strongly recommends that everyone age 5 and up wear a mask when in indoor public settings whether vaccinated or not. Read more about the mask advisory.

Masks and physical distancing are still required in

  • airports and public transit
  • adult and youth detention facilities
  • healthcare settings
  • shelters and transitional housing

How to get a vaccine

Visit multco.us/covid19

Final Public Health Assessment Report for Precision Castparts

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The final Public Health Assessment Report for Precision Castparts (PCC) has been uploaded to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)’s website. A copy of the final report was shared with attendees at the March 18, 2020 virtual meeting hosted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). (The public release was delayed due to OHA prioritizing the COVID-19 pandemic response.)

Although their public health assessment work is now complete, there are ongoing soil and water cleanup activities occurring at the PCC facility. PCC was also recently called into the Cleaner Air Oregon program, where it will be required to conduct a health-based risk assessment of its emissions. These activities are led by DEQ with support and consultation from the OHA Environmental Public Health team.

Questions or concerns? Contact the Environmental Public Health Team at Oregon Health Authority by email or phone at (503)-269-3689.

Prepare, Don’t Panic!

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Picture from multco.us/novel-coronavirus-covid-19

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Cleaner Air Oregon Non-Cancer Health Index Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting

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Cleaner Air Oregon Non-Cancer Health Index Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 10, 9:AM-4:PM
2:30pm – Public Comment
UO White Stag Block (70 NW Couch St, 97209)

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PCC Public Health Assessment – Public Comment Deadline EXTENDED!

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Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has agreed to extend the public comment period to April 15, 2019 on the Precision Castparts Corporation Public Health Assessment (PHA) findings.  You can view an independent review by Steven G. Gilbert, PhD, DABT, Institute of Neurotoxicology & Neurological Disorders (INND) by clicking here.

Community members who need OHA publications like the Public Health Assessment (PHA) in other languages, large print, braille, or other alternative formats can make this request by contacting the Public Health Division at 971-673-0977 or 971-673-0372.

Ways to Comment:

  • Visit www.healthoregon.org/pccpha for more information
  • Provide public comment by April 15th, 2019
    • via e-mail
    • via postal mail to: 800 NE Oregon St. Suite 640, Portland, OR 97232
  • Hard copies of the assessment made available at Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave)

Community Meeting – PCC Public Health Assessment

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From Oregon Health Authority:

Date & Time: November 29th, 2018 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Lane Middle School—Library 7200 SE 60th Ave. Portland, OR 97206

Please join the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for a community meeting on the Precision Castparts Corporation Public Health Assessment (PHA) findings. OHA recently released a PHA which found low health risks from contaminants detected near the facility. Environmental health experts will provide an overview of the findings and process and answer questions.

Schedule:
6:00pm-7:00pm: Open House
7:00pm-8:30pm: Presentation and Q & A Session

Can’t Attend? Other Ways To Get Involved: