Emergency
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Here’s when Oregon, Washington could see large waves following massive quake
Large waves could start lapping at some parts of the Oregon Coast and Washington as early as 11:30 p.m. In other areas, the biggest waves won’t arrive until closer to 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Water
Salem approves emergency declaration over drinking water
The Salem City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration Monday night to help it prepare for a potential drinking water shortfall next year.

Politics
Oregon governor declares statewide emergency with intense wildfire threat looming
Gov. Tina Kotek warns of worsening fire conditions as summer continues.
Environment
Loss of a federal grant program will limit Oregon’s disaster readiness, emergency management officials say
Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management says the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly cancel a hazard mitigation grant program will “significantly impact communities” across the state.

Federal funding
Oregon and other states say Trump’s continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge’s order
Twenty-two states say the Trump administration is illegally freezing money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The administration says the funding is just being "reviewed" and isn't frozen.

Weather
Gov. Tina Kotek declares emergency in Southeastern Oregon due to severe flooding
Over the weekend, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding in southeastern Oregon.

Oregon Gov. Kotek declares emergency for floods and landslides
Gov. Kotek determined that the flooding and landslides pose a continued threat to life, safety, property and infrastructure in 10 Oregon counties.

Oregon Department of Emergency Management activates coordination center for widespread flooding
As flood warnings continue in parts of Southwest Oregon, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated a Level 3 regional emergency response.
Weather
Emergency warming shelters activate in Clark County ahead of cold weather
Organizers in Clark County have issued a severe weather alert and opened an emergency shelter system, possibly through Sunday.

AMR says ambulance service in Portland, Gresham is getting more reliable
AMR presented data to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Thursday, as the company enters a new phase of a settlement meant to fix a years-long crisis of slow service.