News and resources for airport employees.
News and resources for airport employees.
Jennifer Hanson
Jennifer Hanson Shows Up for PDX People
During this year's snowstorm, Portland Coffee Roasters' Jennifer Hanson (she/her) made sure her fellow airport workers – along with PDX travelers – were able to get much needed coffee and snacks. This nomination came from a PDX employee at Timberline Lodge:
"Jennifer showed up the day after the initial snowstorm and ran the place single-handed. After a sleepless night in our store’s stock room, hot tea and yogurt were very much appreciated by our employees. Jennifer was upbeat and friendly on a very trying day.
I thanked her in person the following day and she said she primarily came in so her fellow airport employees could get coffee. She even offered to drop off drinks to our store. Jennifer went above and beyond."
Missed the last virtual awards ceremony? View the event recording or read about past winners on the PDX People website. You can also nominate an employee who embodies the PDX People values and serves as a shining example of great customer service for next quarter – submit a nomination now.
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A scissor lift in the PDX ticket lobby.
What's New with PDX Next: South Bypass and Ticket Lobby Work
South Bypass: Expect work in the south bypass on May 15-17 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teams will work to level off some flooring sections and you may see barriers blocking off work areas, hear noise from the equipment and smell odors from the carpet adhering process.
North Ticket Lobby: To get ready for PDX’s new main terminal, expect a wall going up in the former Portland Coffee Roasters area soon; seating will be slightly reduced and moved to accommodate the work area.
From now until Tuesday, May 30, during Monday through Thursday daytime work hours, you’ll see scissor lifts in the north-central ticket lobby while crews work on overhead ducts. As they move around, this may impact some ticket counter queue areas.
Looking for more PDX Next information? We're keeping you in the know on what's new on the PDX People website. Have questions or suggestions about construction? Email hello@pdxnext.com or call the construction hotline at 503.460.4339. 
PDX employee holding a crate full of wrapped sandwiches to donate.
Food Donation Program Returns to PDX
Starting Monday, May 22, the PDX food donation program in partnership with Urban Gleaners returns. If you work at an airport restaurant or shop that offers prepackaged food, you can join the effort to help feed the Portland area. 
Before being discontinued in 2020 due to the pandemic, the program helped increase the airport's sustainability by decreasing food waste. But what's most important is that it gave back to the community we serve.
When the program restarts, Urban Gleaners will visit PDX twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays to retrieve donated food from the locked donation fridges. They'll then distribute the donations to local nonprofits, food kitchens and low-income schools. Learn more about the program and how to join.
A thermometer shows hot temperatures.
Don't Lose Your Cool, Stay Safe in Hot Weather 
Summer weather has arrived in the Portland area and temperatures are predicted to be near 90 degrees this week.
Be protected: Dress for hot conditions in loose-fitting, light-colored clothes; drink water every 15 minutes to stay hydrated; and take frequent breaks in shady, cool or air-conditioned areas.
Stay hydrated: Take a moment to fill up your water bottle before you get to work and stay cool, safe and quenched during your workday. For your convenience, we will place a water station at the employee shuttle drop-off spot.
Know your risks: Those working in the hot weather may be at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If you see a coworker who is experiencing headaches, dizziness and nausea (heat exhaustion) or dry, hot skin, confusion and convulsions (heat stroke), act quickly and get help.
For more ways to protect yourself in hot weather, check out this tip sheet. In case of emergency at PDX, call 503-460-4000. For non-emergencies, call 503-460-4747. 
Kathy Loter (PACTT), Rosella (canine team member) and Port of Portland Police at the FBI DCLA award presentation.
Kathy Loter (PACTT), Rosella (canine team member)
and Portland Police at the FBI award presentation.
DoveLewis Canine Therapy Teams Win FBI Award 
We're paw-roud to share that the DoveLewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams (PACTT) was honored with the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for their service to the people of Portland. The teams make a difference to everyone they interact with, including victims and first responders in our community, as well as PDX travelers and employees through the PDX dog therapy program. Congratulations and thank you, PACTT, for your paw-sitive impact on the people of Portland and PDX.
Group of people wearing PPE on the top of the new PDX roof.
A visit to the top of the new roof. Photo by Ryan Roy, Portland Airport Fire and Rescue.
PDX in Pictures
Last week, Portland Airport Fire and Rescue hosted the Oregon State Fire Marshal's office. This was a unique experience for both students and instructors to see and learn about systems and projects that are unlike any other in the state – including a visit to the top of the new PDX roof!
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