Five years ago, Multnomah County got a tragic wakeup call. A prolonged spell of extremely hot days claimed the lives of 69 people. The 2021 heat dome was, for many, the first major heat event that drove home an uncomfortable reality: Oregon’s summers might no longer be bearable without air conditioning.⁠ ⁠ The Portland area has seen excessive heat warnings each summer since then. This year, the region saw the first dangerous heat hit in mid-June, before the official start of summer.⁠ ⁠ ✍️ Courtney Vaughn⁠ 🔗 Full story at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #summer #heat #ac #portland