Sandbag sites
We face a range of potentially dangerous weather conditions across Oregon. Many aspects of preparedness for severe weather are the same as for other hazards:
FCC tips for communicating in an emergency
Learn about additional resources for emergency communication and reunification with your family:
American Red Cross Safe and Well website (free; no preregistration)
Contact Loved Ones voicemail service (free; no preregistration)
FEMA National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (free; activated only for Presidentially-declared major disasters or emergencies; more information)
Safety Maps (free, easy-to-use planning tool)
Video: shutting off electricity at the breaker box
Video: turning off propane (LPG) service
Video: shutting off residential water
Video: draining your water heater (potential water source in disaster)
For important weather-specific preparedness information, see:
150-mph winds!!! Columbus Day Windstorm, 1962. Check out a brochure from the National Weather Service on the storm and how to prepare for the next one!
DisasterSafety.org (Institute for Business & Home Safety)
Weather News - Link for Kids
Information on floods from USGS (WaterWatch)
Information on landslides from USGS
Information on landslides from DOGAMI
Information on weather preparedness, safety, and health from CDC
Contact TVF&R's Emergency Manager: Jeff Rubin: (503) 259-1199