Over 40,000 PGE and Pacific Power customers may experience power outages Friday September 9th and Saturday September 10th as a fire prevention strategy. Outages are expected throughout the Portland Metro Area as well as in Douglas, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and Tillamook counties. Residents in impacted areas will receive at least 4 hours notice before…
In a fast-paced digital world, reputational risk should be a business owner’s most important intangible asset. Reputational risk management is defined as the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization’s capital and earnings. If a business owner overlooks their reputational risk, it can cause decreasing sales, lost time, negative press, and issues…
It has been a wet winter and spring so far, which bodes well for the upcoming wildfire season. The amount of rain and snow an area gets has a big impact on when fire season starts. The snow we get in the winter melts when temperatures get warmer in the spring. The melting snow, combined…
We made the record books this week having the first recorded snow in the month of April! Due to the wetness and heaviness of the snow, there were widespread reports of downed trees and power outages. Many schools closed throughout the region, as well. If you received any damage from the storm and have insurance…
KEZI 9 News reported that grants are being given in Lane County to those who are in the midst of rebuilding from the 2020 wildfires. For more information on how to apply for a grant and if you qualify, check out the article here. If you have had insurance or fire claim-related issues or questions, reach…
This week we are seeing temperatures drop back down into the 20s in the Pacific Northwest. When temperatures get low enough, it’s possible for pipes to begin freezing. Portland.gov gives some great advice on how to prepare your home on the inside and outside for cold weather. It’s important to stay prepared and know your…
Are you celebrating July 4th this year? Whether it is a picnic, parade or just relaxing at a cookout with friends and family- we hope everyone has a great holiday! With the heat, we also wanted to provide some information for you to celebrate safely. If you are planning to be outside, make sure you…
It’s only June but due to a dry spring a very hot start to this month, there have been several fire warnings. This week, there was a fire in The Dalles that burned 170 acres. Luckily, the fire has now been contained. With fire season beginning, it is important to be cautious. We suggest searching…
Are you making sure the products you purchase are safe to use? Sometimes the products we see recalled are not what we expect to ever be an issue down the road. Check out the partial list Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue added to their newsletter of products recalled by Consumer Products Safety Commission. It’s important…
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.
