(Salem, OR)  --  Governor Kate Brown is issuing an emergency declaration due to this week's heat wave.  The governor has directed the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to activate the state's Emergency Coordination Center to provide essential protective measures.  The emergency order requires state agencies to provide any help requested by OEM.  Brown says Oregonians need to be aware of the dangers caused by prolonged hot weather.  211 is available for anyone in need of help.