Oregon wasn’t prepared for the heat wave. Experts say the state can do better

By Amelia Templeton (OPB) and Sam Stites (OPB)
July 10, 2021 1 p.m.

In the wake of 116 deaths — and counting — OPB asked first-response, disaster-planning and communications experts for their takes on how the state should protect Oregonians from extreme weather.