摩特诺玛县宣布进入紧急状态，并在波特兰夜间可能下雪之前开放恶劣天气避难所。 Multnomah County declares state of emergency, opens severe weather shelters ahead of potential snow overnight in Portland.
由于波特兰都会区可能出现降雪和寒冷，摩特诺玛县主席杰西卡·维加·佩德森宣布进入紧急状态。 Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared a state of emergency due to the potential for snow and cold in the Portland Metro Area. 四个避难所将开放，全年避难所也将增加额外的床位。 Four shelters will open with additional beds also being added to a year-round shelter. 2024 年 2 月 15 日当地时间下午 6 点宣布进入紧急状态，影响到波特兰都会区。 The state of emergency was declared at 6 pm local time on 15 February 2024, and affects the Portland Metro Area.