SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s death toll from a record-smashing heat wave last weekend topped 100 Tuesday while Gov. Kate Brown issued directives meant to protect people from extreme heat in the future. Of the 107 deaths recorded, the youngest victim was 37 and the oldest was 97. In Multnomah County, where most of the deaths occurred, officials said many victims had no air conditioners or fans, and they died alone. On Tuesday, Brown directed agencies to complete a review to determine how the state can improve its response efforts and outcomes. She also directed Oregon OHSA to enact emergency rules to protect workers from extreme heat.
State heat deaths top 100; Brown orders emergency heat rules
