Mayor declares State of Emergency for the City of Portland

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The Mayor declared a State of Emergency for the City of Portland. It is in effect for two weeks, with the potential of extension.

The State of Emergency gives the City the flexibility it needs to support our public health authorities at the County and State as they respond to this public health crisis.

Multnomah County and the State of Oregon have also declared a State of Emergency, and Governor Brown banned gatherings of more than 250 people for the next month.

Mayor's Directive Regarding City Gatherings