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Homeless people will no longer get tents from Multnomah County, except in severe weather
Homeless people will no longer get tents from Multnomah County, except in severe weather
Homeless people will no longer get tents from Multnomah County, except in severe weather

Published on: 05/14/2025

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A new rule will end Multnomah County's practice of distributing tents in any but severe weather conditions.

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced Wednesday that the county would no longer distribute tents to homeless people living outside except during severe weather events. Distribution of other gear, including sleeping bags and blankets, will continue, she said.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/05/homeless-people-will-no-longer-get-tents-from-multnomah-county-except-in-severe-weather.html

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