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Partnership educates Clatsop County Latino/a/x residents about natural hazards

The aim was to co-create inclusive hazard awareness and emergency preparedness materials with Hispanic-Latinx coastal community members in Clatsop County.

Felicia Olmeta Schult | Nov 2024 | Impact story

Extension educates Oregonians to prepare for massive earthquake, tsunami

A free online course consists of four modules that contain narrated sessions and additional resources.

Glenda Hyde, Lauren Kraemer | Nov 2024 | Impact story

Managing Oregon's westside landscapes with fire in mind

As wildfires become more frequent and intense, managing landscapes in Oregon's westside regions is crucial for both beauty and safety. The Oregon State University Extension provides key strategies for balancing fire risk reduction ...

Glenn Ahrens, Carrie Berger, Kayla Bordelon, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lauren Grand, Aaron Groth, John Punches | Aug 2024 | Collection Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon Wildfire Recovery Resources

Library of recovery resources with information from multiple agencies to help residents during and after a fire, compiled by Oregon Office of Emergency Management.

Aug 2024 | Online resource

Fire Aware Fire Prepared

Are you ready for the next wildfire season? Wildfire events impact most people and EVERYONE living in Oregon should be prepared for a wildfire emergency. Every community is different though, and it can be difficult to navigate...

Jun 2024 | Collection

Before Wildfire Strikes: A guide to improving wildfire preparedness and living with fire in Hood River County

This guide provides comprehensive information on wildfire preparedness specifically tailored for residents of Hood River County. This resource emphasizes the importance of creating defensible space around homes, preparing ...

Kayla Bordelon, John Punches, Charles Young, Andrew Spaeth, Lauren Kraemer, Rachael Cleveland | Apr 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How to Respond After a Suicide: A Guide for Extension Professionals

Explore the intricacies of suicide as a complex public health concern, outlining details on suicide rates in Oregon, postvention efforts and a toolkit designed for OSU Extension faculty and staff to link with ...

Rachel Culp, Abbey Martin, Breann Vandenberg, Dusti Linnell, Robin Maille, Ivan Estrada, Allison E. Myers, PhD, MPH | Mar 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

PSA campaign equips Central Oregon to become a fire-adapted community

OSU Extension and Oregon State Fire Marshal co-facilitated project organization, script writing, reviewing, filming and collection of previous footage to craft six videos developed in both English and Spanish.

Ariel Cowan | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Fire Bright: A Curriculum for High School Educators

This curriculum package teaches students to help protect their communities from wildfire. They also learn about careers in natural resources.

Kara Baylog, Jennifer Payne, Herb Johnson, Yasmeen Hossain, Christopher Adlam, Ben Ho | Mar 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)