Marion County EM

Managing your home ignition zone keeps your property safe before a wildfire starts. Subscribe to Marion-Polk alerts to get emergency warnings and evacuation information by phone, text, or email in the event of a wildfire near you.

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Do you have a plan in case of wildfire? 1. Sign up for emergency alerts--link in comments 2. Know where you plan to shelter 3. Know your evacuation routes 4. Know how you will communicate without Internet 5. Have an emergency kit ready

Young children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses are at the greatest risk for heat-related illnesses. Visit our website for cooling center locations: experience.arcgis.com/experience/17e…

Tuesday and Wednesday, western Marion County will see temperatures from 95-101F, and lows staying above 70F at night. The lack of an overnight cooldown makes this heat dangerous for those who: *Don't have access to AC *Can't stay properly hydrated *Work outdoors

Reporting Hate Crimes Oregon residents have access to the following reporting resources: Non-Emergency Bias Response Hotline Phone: 1-844-924-BIAS (1-844-924-2427) Available: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm PT

Examples of hate crimes include: •Racist or discriminatory graffiti. •Theft or destruction of symbols such as Pride flags. •Threats involving slurs or derogatory language. •Physical assault based on someone’s identity.

A hate crime is defined as a crime motivated in part or whole by bias against another person’s actual or perceived protected class—including race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

NWS has issued a severe weather alert & maps identify most of Marion County under the effect. This includes Hail, high winds, and tornado outlook. Please be safe, and be aware, and prepare your property for the potential of hail. More info here: weather.gov/pqr/

If you see suspicious activity, report it to law enforcement and describe what you observed. You can call 9-1-1 or call it into the Oregon TITAN Fusion Center 877-620-4700 For more information, go to the "If You See Something, Say Something" website: dhs.gov/see-something-…

Eastern Marion County is under a winter storm warning until 11pm. Heavy snow expected, w/ total snow accumulations up to 20 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusts up to 35 mph. Check TripCheck.com before you travel.

What does suspicious activity look like?

This weekend parts of Marion County are under flood watches & areas in the canyon are under winter storm warnings. Visit weather.gov/pqr/ for the latest weather information. Use TripCheck.com before you head into the canyon or over passes.

This month we are going to provide best practices on suspicious activity related to terrorism, how to report it, & the importance of early intervention. Read the full report on terrorism in Oregon here:sos.oregon.gov/audits/Documen…

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After the floodwaters recede, emergency managers continue their work by assessing damage, coordinating cleanup and recovery efforts, and helping communities access recovery resources.

Additionally, we manage resources and logistics, deploying rescue teams and equipment to areas in need and organizing the distribution of relief supplies.

What does emergency management do during a flood? During a flood, emergency management plays a critical role in coordinating efforts to protect lives, property, and infrastructure. We monitor weather forecasts and warnings to assess the situation and determine the response.