PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Parts of the Pacific Northwest were under an ice storm warning through Wednesday morning, threatening to add to the damage brought by a powerful winter storm that hit the region over the weekend.
The forecast came as much of the United States coped with bitter weather that in some places put electricity supplies at risk.
As of Tuesday night, about 52,000 people in Oregon still remained without power, according to the website poweroutage.us.
County officials extended a weather state of emergency until noon Wednesday and decided to keep a record 12 overnight emergency weather shelters open for an additional night.
“The real limitation for us right now is staffing,” said Dan Field, director of the joint county-city homelessness office.
Persons:
Eugene —, “, ”, Justin Brooks, arborist Ryan Cafferky, Dan Field
Organizations:
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