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Recording Breaking 911 Calls

(Portland, OR) -- The winter weather last week set a record for health-related calls to Portland's 911. There were more than 500 calls a day from Wednesday through Friday, when temperatures began to warm up. Those were the busiest days since the deadly Heat Dome in 2021. Injuries from falls also spiked. On Saturday, there were 202 emergency department and urgent care visits for falls. On a typical winter day, there are about 40 visits for falls.

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