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When Oregon experiences extremely cold temperatures in winter, these resources can help your family, plants and animals weather the ice, snow or freezing conditions.

Preparations to make in advance

Winter care of perennials in central Oregon

When temperatures begin cooling off in the fall, it is time to put your perennials to bed for the winter. Learn how to mulch and water perennials to protect them from central Oregon's cold, dry soils and freeze-thaw cycles.

Amy Jo Detweiler | Jul 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Winter Livestock Care (in English)

This podcast episode is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of managing livestock in winter, including use of sound production practices. Particularly for the region east of the Cascade Mountains.

Brian Tuck, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond, Susan Kerr | Mar 2023 | Podcast episode

Why some trees can stand up to ice storms

The ice storm in 2021 in Clackamas and Marion counties provided lots of lessons about the kinds of trees that are vulnerable to weather damage. It also showed that well-spaced trees are stronger in the face of adversity.

Glenn Ahrens | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

156 - Shelley Hoover - Preparing hives for winter (in English)

The highest period of honey bee colony mortality is during the winter. But there are a number of tricks to ensure high colony survival. In this episode we visit a Canadian bee yard to learn about what they do. Shelley ...

Andony Melathopoulos | Oct 2020 | Podcast episode

Plants that feed backyard birds in winter

Shrubs with persistent fruit support small wildlife in cold months.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 16, 2024 | News story

Take steps in the fall to protect roses in the winter

Fall maintenance can help protect roses from winter weather during their dormant phase. Follow these tips to keep your rose bushes happy and healthy.

Barbara McMullen | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Right before, during or after the freeze

Protect landscapes when freezing weather moves in

Simple ways to help plants survive winter cold.

Kym Pokorny | Dec 5, 2024 | News story

Should I keep filling my hummingbird feeder in frigid temperatures?

P: I’m wondering if it’s OK here in central Oregon to leave our hummingbird feeder up a little while longer. I just noticed a hummingbird hanging out on the feeder this morning when it was 16 degrees.

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Can I compost in freezing temperatures?

P: What process is used in the winter to enable composting to continue outside and in very low temperatures, some below freezing?

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Oregon State University Extension Service

EM 9278-S  |  September 2021
View online: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/pub/em-9278

¿Sin energía? No hay problema: Consejos para Ayudarle a Prosperar Frente a un Desastre

Lynette Black, Glenda Hyde and Catalina Sánchez-Frank
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EM 9278-S
Un terremoto de esta magnitud tendrá un tremendo impacto en el estado de Oregón y en los estados vecinos. Pese a que los daños causarán una amplia variedad de problemas que afectarán las redes de transporte, comunicación y comercio, esta publicación se centra en cómo los residentes pueden responder frente a un aspecto en particular: la pérdida del servicio de energía en sus hogares. Es probable que cientos de miles de hogares y negocios dejen de recibir energía después de un terremoto de gran magnitud, sin embargo, hay muchos pasos simples que los residentes pueden tomar para abordar los desafíos resultantes.
Un terremoto de esta magnitud tendrá un tremendo impacto en el estado de Oregón y en los estados vecinos. Pese a que los daños causarán una amplia variedad de problemas que afectarán las redes de transporte, comunicación y comercio, esta publicación se centra en cómo los residentes pueden responder frente a un aspecto en particular: la pérdida del servicio de energía en sus hogares. Es probable que cientos de miles de hogares y negocios dejen de recibir energía después de un terremoto de gran magnitud, sin embargo, hay muchos pasos simples que los residentes pueden tomar para abordar los desafíos resultantes.
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Is my food still safe after power outages?

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Safety of canned food that freezes

More than pipes can freeze during icy weather. Canned foods stored in unheated storage areas may also freeze. Whether they're still safe to eat will depend on the condition of the can or jar. Here's what to look for.

Nellie Oehler | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Winter storm damage checklist

After winter storms, check around your home and apartment for possible leaks that can lead to mold in the future.

Susan Busler | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Treatment options for young forest stands damaged by fire or ice

Fires and ice storms in recent years have done serious damage to young forest stands in the Willamette Valley. Without much salvageable timber, landowners must decide how to restore the stands. Here are some options.

Glenn Ahrens | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

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