Community disaster preparedness

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After a wildfire: Flash floods and debris flows

Flash floods and debris flows after a wildfire.

Carrie Berger, NOAA | Oct 2020 | Article

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FEMA: Repairing/Rebuilding After a Wildfire – Resources You Can Use

Mitigation is acting now to reduce future risk. You can repair/rebuild safer and stronger after wildfires and straight-line winds and Community Education and Outreach can help you on your recovery journey.

Carrie Berger, FEMA | Oct 2020 | Article

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Know the three levels of wildfire evacuation in Oregon

Be ready, be set, go! During a wildfire, a three-tier evacuation warning system is put in place for residents whose homes are threatened. Knowing what each tier means can help residents better navigate an evacuation.

Carrie Berger, Oregon Department of Emergency Management | Sep 2020 | Article

Featured Resources

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Survival Basics: Cascadia Action Steps: It’s Time to Get Ready

This checklist is a companion piece for Oregon State University Extension Service’s free online training, Preparing for the Cascadia Subduction Zone Event. The training program is open to everyone. It includes ...

Glenda Hyde, Lynette Black, Patrick Corcoran, Lauren Kraemer, Catalina Sánchez-Frank | Mar 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Social geometry of collaborative flood risk management

Using the case study of Tillamook County, this study draws upon qualitative interview data to identify and explain social factors that have influenced the outcome of a collaborative, socially engaged flood management project.

Aug 2020 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Tsunami Quests

A video that describes the quest concept and how quests are used to teach coastal visitors and locals what to do in the event of a tsunami.

Jun 2017 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

More disaster preparedness resources

• Preparing for the Cascadia Subduction Zone Event: Oregon State University Extension Service’s free online training is open to everyone. It includes videos, narrated presentations, virtual reality simulations, interactive maps, articles and other resources exploring what the earthquake and tsunami will be like and how those affected can manage the subsequent recovery. (Spanish: Preparación para el Evento de la Zona de Subducción de Cascadia)
• Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM): The office coordinates and maintains a statewide emergency services system for emergency and disaster communications. OEM is made up of four Sections: Director’s Office, Technology and Response, Operations and Preparedness, and Mitigation and Recovery Services.
• Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery: The State of Oregon's hub for government resources on air quality index, fire hotspots maps and wildfire damage relief.
• American Red Cross Training Services: Sign up for CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification through the American Red Cross.