One particular person died throughout Clark County’s current spate of chilly climate, in line with Clark County Public Well being.
Clark County Public Well being mentioned the one who died was of their 80s and was housed. Hypothermia was listed as a contributing issue of their loss of life. They died previously two weeks, in line with spokeswoman Marissa Armstrong.
Though forecasts predicting snow accumulation early within the week didn’t come to fruition, in a single day temperatures had been beneath freezing.
Probabilities of snow will not be out of the forecast by way of the weekend, with a low of 31 levels anticipated Saturday night time and 28 levels Sunday night time, in line with the Nationwide Climate Service in Portland.
Clark County’s emergency shelters remained open Thursday night time and could also be prolonged by way of Feb. 11, in line with the nonprofit Council for the Homeless. Earlier this 12 months, officers modified the edge for emergency shelter providers from 32 levels to 36 levels.
In a single day warming facilities will be discovered at:
Dwelling Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Highway, Vancouver. Hours: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Nearest C-Tran bus route: No. 32 or Fourth Plain Vine.
The Salvation Military of Camas/Washougal, 1612 I St. in Washougal. Hours: 5 p.m. to eight a.m. Pets are welcome and the placement has just a few kennels on-site.
Anybody who wants shelter or housing help can name the Council for the Homeless’ Housing Hotline at 360-695-9677 from 9 a.m. to eight p.m. Monday by way of Friday and from 11 a.m. to five p.m. weekends and holidays.
C-Tran has mentioned it is not going to flip anybody away who wants a journey to a warming shelter throughout excessive temperatures. If passengers inform the motive force they’re heading to a warming shelter, fares gained’t be enforced.
Clark County EMS Medical Director Marlow Macht reminds individuals to remain hydrated throughout the chilly climate, particularly when it’s dry outdoors.
“Particularly in the dry cold, people with limited access to water can become dehydrated because thirst cues decrease, but the body uses a lot of moisture to warm the air,” Macht mentioned within the Council for the Homeless’ Fb submit. “No need to hyper-hydrate, just have water or warm drinks available when possible.”