Lane County COAD

WEST COAST: Earthquake measuring 7.0 west of Eureka, CA. TSUNAMI WARNING for parts of California and Oregon. For other areas, the level of tsunami danger is still being evaluated. (Source: NTWC/USGS)

Preparing for disaster with pets. klcc.org/podcast/oregon…

Free, public panel event to discuss what we know now, what we expect to learn, and what you can do to be prepared for the Big One here in the Pacific Northwest. orvoad.org/event/quake-qu…

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH HURRICANE HELENE AND MILTON! We are hosting a boot camp training session tomorrow in our Portland Red Cross office from 9am to 5pm. All you need to do is show up and we'll get you started as a volunteer and teach you the fundamentals of sheltering (and lunch is provided!). Register at this link: tiny.cc/vcmpzz We hope to see you tomorrow from 9am to 5pm at: 3131 N Vancouver Ave Portland, OR 97227

We’re expanding our network and need your help! To register, contact Carly at info@lanecountycoad.org.

@FANEugene1 Thank you for your support to the community!

annual citywide radio drill, emergency water stations - mailchi.mp/37a6b6bba744/m…

The @cityofeugene Office of Emergency Management (OEM) conducts this annual, citywide emergency radio communications drill to maintain Eugene's qualification for federal emergency response funding.

Smoke from the North and South WIllamette Complex fires are causing air quality to dip in the area bit.ly/3XYgiMK

The Lane County Sheriff's Office is looking to recruit at least 25 volunteers for their Search and Rescue ground teams. Open house sessions begin next week. kezi.com/news/lane-coun…

“We’re heading into winter storm season, and as we’ve seen in the last few years, severe weather can lead to multi-day power outages,” Smith said. #preparedness wholecommunity.news/2024/09/18/ewe…

Disaster preparedness and response in Lane County recently received a $20 million boost. An EPA grant will set up six so-called “resiliency centers,” in disadvantaged areas. klcc.org/disasters-acci…

We are enjoying the new monthly podcast hosted by @LaneCountyGov Emergency Management, When It Hits The Fan. Tune in for knowledge and resources to be prepared and stay safe during a disaster. lanecounty.org/government/cou…

Day and night, firefighters battle the stubborn Willamette Complex South fires. Despite creeping and smoldering flames, progress continues with tireless work on indirect firelines and resource repair. bit.ly/3ZuLo10 #Firefighters #liveonNBC16 #WillametteComplexSouthfire

We are learning about the Community Change grant and Resiliency Hub program underway in Lane County at this mornings LC COAD meeting.

The grant will be supported by @LaneCountyGov

Looking forward to working with @UnitedWayLane to implement this program.

We are following the OR VOAD's state calendar of events for training and learning opportunities. Check it out at orvoad.org/events/