Portland officials are making an initiative that aims to protect low-income residents during dangerous heat waves more accessible to those in need. Vulnerable city dwellers can now receive a free portable air conditioner or heat pump and cooling unit combo by dialing 311 or completing an online application, according to city officials. To qualify for the Cooling Portland program, a household must earn 60% or less of the area median income, officials said. That’s about $71,000 annually for a family of four or $50,000 for a single individual. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: seanspix #portland #portlandoregon #portlandsummer #summer #summerheat #airconditioning #cityofportland #311 #theoregonian