News & Stories for Oregonians
While wildfires continue to burn in Oregon, and as we head into storm season we want to remind people across the state to be prepared in the event of a disaster or emergency. Other common emergencies in Oregon include disease outbreaks, landslides, flooding, and storm-related power outages. We also recommend expecting the unexpected—including earthquakes, which […]
Wildfire season has arrived, and the risk in Oregon continues to rise. For too many, these natural and sometimes human-caused disasters pose an annual crisis, threatening homes and properties that are far from the fires, especially in rural communities. Red hot embers can travel many miles and land on a rooftop covered in dry pine […]
When 44-year-old volunteer Cayetana “Caye” Gomez de Soler arrived at an emergency shelter for Harney County residents flooded out of their homes earlier this month, she was immediately gratified, if not a little stunned. “The people staying there instantly came over to say, ‘Hi,’ thanking us for being there,” Caye said. “And I was like, […]
Winter is upon us, and when weather becomes severe it’s important to understand the risks that often accompany Oregon winters. The following guide will help you understand the dangers of frigid temperatures, accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, as well as how to keep your home warm, where to find food and clothing support, emergency warming […]
Wildfires continue to burn in Oregon, and as we head into storm season we want to remind people across the state to be prepared in the event of a disaster or emergency, such as landslides, flooding or storm-related power outages. It may be scary to talk to loved ones about such possibilities, and we may […]
Spring weather is notoriously unpredictable, with huge temperature swings and extreme weather changes over short periods. Thunderstorms can appear out of nowhere and lead to severe events such as lightning, flooding, waterspouts and tornadoes. Such emergencies can threaten our immediate safety, as well as food and power supplies. Wildfire season is just around the corner, […]