Thursday Press Log

Wednesday Press Log

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Portland OR

218 PM PDT Tue Aug 1 2017

…VERY HOT TEMPERATURES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK…

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY…

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* TEMPERATURES…Record high temperatures of 85 to 95 are expected Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures could approach 100 in a few locations, with the warmest temperatures expected away from the beaches. Overnight temperatures will be above normal as well.

* TIMING…Wednesday will be the hottest day. Temperatures on Thursday will likely be a few degrees cooler, but still remain warm. Cooler air looks to arrive by Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…The elderly, people without access to air conditioning and anyone engaged in prolonged outdoor activities will be be particularly vulnerable during this heat episode. Local power demand is expected to be at high levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat related illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside.

When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, even for short periods of time.

This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

J. R. RUSIECKI
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
ASTORIA 9-1-1

Pacific Power has notified us of a planned power interruption scheduled for Friday August the 4th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Impacted customers are primarily in the Brownsmead area. This planned outage is necessary to replace aging equipment.

Tuesday Press Log

At yesterdays Command Staff meeting Dispatchers Kristen Sodervick, Melanie Kinney and Jennifer Peden were recognized for various achievements. Kristen received the Departments Notice of Achievement for her “tenacious” work on having a helicopter assist local Fire Agencies locate an elusive brush fire in the Warrenton area. Dispatcher Melanie Kinney was awarded the Departments Distinguished Service Commendation for her “quick and professional” response to a recent report of suspicious activities near a school. Jennifer Peden was presented with her Intermediate Telecommunicator certificate from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. It’s gratifying to me to see these hard working, caring Dispatchers recognized for their great work and their commitment to this profession said Astoria 9-1-1 Manager Jeff Rusiecki.

On 05/19/2017 at about 11:18 hrs. Astoria Police Department was contacted by Astoria High School administration advising they had received a report from other students, of 3 individuals that were dressed in trench coats possibly planning a school shooting.   Officers from Astoria Police Department and Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office responded to Astoria High School.  On arrival, two of the students had been detained by school administration and the third student mentioned was not involved with the other two individuals or this incident.  Astoria Police Department is continuing to work with the Astoria School District to investigate exactly what statements had been made leading to the notification of school officials and law enforcement.  The involved students were not in possession of any weapons and preliminary information indicates that the subjects dressed in this manner to scare people.  As a precautionary measure Astoria High School has been checked and found to be safe.  Due to the quick report to administration by witness students and the quick actions on the part of school officials, there was no disruption to the student body or general operations.   Astoria High School will be following their administrative processes related to this incident, and Astoria Police will be conducting interviews and working with the Clatsop County District Attorney’s Office to determine if any charges are warranted as a result of this incident.

Deputy Chief Eric Halverson

ehalverson@astoria.or.us