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It could be fire, flood, earthquake, tsunami, storms, or something else, but our homes and communities could face an emergency. We don't know what will happen or when, but we can reduce the consequences by being prepared.


Publications

"It Could Happen to You" is a series of publications developed by the OSU Extension Service to help Oregonians prepare for disasters and emergencies. Learn about your community's disaster plan and create a plan for your family, home and office.

It Could Happen to You
Preparing Your Family for Emergencies (pdf)

Family Emergency Preparedness Kit (pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions about Disaster Assistance (pdf)

Food, Water, and Sanitation After a Disaster (pdf)

Replacing Lost or Damaged Papers (pdf)

Handling Family Finances During Disasters & Emergencies (pdf)

Insurance Coverage and Making a Claim (pdf)

Income Tax Deductions for Property Loss (pdf)

Federal Disaster Assistance Program (pdf)

Disaster Rehabilitation Assistance (pdf)

Helping Children after a Disaster (pdf)


News Articles

Similar tsunami possible on West Coast

"Clusters" of earthquakes have an ominous scenario

Here comes a catastrophe, ready or not

Basic steps give some earthquake protection

 


Websites

Where to get help during a natural disaster

 

Federal Emergency Management (FEMA)

American Red Cross

Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)

Learn more about earthquake and tsunami research

 

OSU’s Active Tectonic Laboratory

OSU's Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation

The science and history of tsunamis

OSU's Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory

World Health Organization's Tsunami Education Module
A scholarly lecture on tsunamis by the world experts in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami .

Information specifically for Mt St Helens

 

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - Cascade Range Current Update

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - What To Do if a Volcano Erupts

 

 

 

 

 

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