Emergency Preparedness

State Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, will propose a $300 million package to get more disaster training facilities statewide and to create a new response office under the governor.

A test of the Multnomah County wireless emergency alert system is set to reach nearly a million residents and visitors in the region Thursday.

The Oregon Hazards Lab – with other universities and organizations – have implemented stations across the country with the goal of early earthquake detection.

With support from the American Rescue Plan Act, the department is offering 18,000 emergency kits and 1,200 power stations for older adults and people with physical disabilities who get Medicaid in-home support.

Being prepared can save lives, reduce panic, and help you and your loved ones act quickly and safely when time is critical. Here are some essential tips to help you get ready in case an evacuation becomes necessary.

The Oregon Department of Transportation has been awarded over $83 million in grants from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to reimburse the state for expenses related to repairing infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.

Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management says the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly cancel a hazard mitigation grant program will “significantly impact communities” across the state.

The threat of earthquakes, tsunamis and wildfires is turning Oregon into a state peppered with emergency caches.

Utilities for Eugene and Springfield have taken steps to prepare for future disasters similar to the 2024 ice storm, which knocked out power for tens of thousands of people.

Organizers in Clark County have issued a severe weather alert and opened an emergency shelter system, possibly through Sunday.