Multnomah Sheriff Asks Residents to Stay Off Roads

If you are stuck at the side of the road and decide to keep your car running and lights on, make sure your tail pipe is clear of snow so as to vent engine exhaust to the outside.

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(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Extremely hazardous roads are reported in Multnomah County at this time. The Multnomah Sheriff's Office asks everyone not engaged in essential services to stay off the roads, especially I-84 east of I-5, which was officially closed by ODOT from Troutdale to Hood River.

The MCSO patrol sergeant reports multiple personal and commercial vehicles stuck in snow drifts in the lanes of traffic and commercial vehicles blocking on-ramps in multiple areas.

They say it is extremely dangerous to be on the roads at this time. Anyone having to pull off the freeway onto parking areas, such as Multnomah Fall lodge parking lots, should call friends or relatives and let them know where you are.

If you are stuck at the side of the road and decide to keep your car running and lights on, make sure your tail pipe is clear of snow so as to vent engine exhaust to the outside.

Also, please, unless you have an emergency, use the police non-emergency number, 503-823-3333 to report your position and condition, so as not to tie up the 911 lines.