Are you doing everything you can to prepare for wildfire season? Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is holding zoom presentations beginning in May through September to help you best prepare your family with information on emergency plans, kits and simple steps you can take now to get ready. For more details, click here.
Often times when it gets dry, windy and warm outside, a “Red Flag Warning” is issued. Red Flag Warnings mean that the weather conditions happening now or soon are optimal for a fire to get out of control. It’s important to listen to the warnings and directions given by your local fire department in these…
On Thursday, April 29th at 12pm Oregon Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum will give a town hall meeting via zoom about Wildfire Insurance and the rebuild process that will occur this spring. If you were affected by the wildfires last September, we encourage you to attend. This will be a great…
It’s well known that the “big one” is overdue along the west coast. Whether it happens in our lifetime or not is unknown- but smaller earthquakes occur all the time and it’s important to be prepared. In March 2021 a quake alert system was launched in Oregon. This tool won’t predict earthquakes but will at…
In September 2020 we had devastating forest fires throughout Oregon and Washington. Then in January 2021 there were land slides followed up with an ice storm in February. Now in March we are approaching spring, which means thunderstorms. Just last week there was a small thunderstorm where lightening struck trees throughout Portland, Oregon. Luckily, we…
Oregon and Washington had a historic ice storm in the middle of February and there was a lot of damage that came with it. Tree’s fell, power lines were covered in ice, and there was even damages to roads, cars and properties. Emergency crews are working hard to clean up the mess, but if you…
There is a “Winter Storm Watch” in effect for the Pacific Northwest this weekend! How much snow we get this winter can actually impact our fire season later this year. Snow that packs during the winter, melts in the spring when temperatures get warmer. The melting snow provides dry areas with a much needed water…
Did you receive or purchase any new appliances over the Holidays? It’s surprising, but clothes washers and dryers, toasters, and refrigerators are among the list of appliances that most often catch on fire. Whether they are new or old, here are some tips to remember to avoid appliance fires: Don’t overload washer or dryer with…
Do you have a fire safety plan in place for your home and/or business? It’s important to be prepared in case of an emergency and often a legal requirement for the workplace to have fire prevention and emergency exit plans. In your home, make sure your fire alarms are working, tested regularly and installed on…
Holiday season is upon us which means its the perfect time of year for baking, staying warm, and enjoying decorations. Here are some tips to remember to keep your home safe AND cozy for the holidays. Keep track of your space heaters and fireplaces. Make sure to keep wrapping paper and decorations at least 3…
