Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time! Emergency preparedness is important to keep yourself safe and minimize damages. A key piece to being prepared is making sure you have the appropriate supplies and equipment necessary for survival. That’s where emergency preparedness kits come in handy. What should you include in your emergency preparedness kit?…
Having a plan is important should you find yourself in an emergency situation. You’ll want to know what kinds of disasters or emergencies could occur in your area and come up with plans for each. To start, discuss the following questions with your family, friends, or household members: How will emergency alerts and warnings be…
It’s getting to be the hottest part of the year in Oregon, and the risk of fire is higher than ever too. This year’s wildfire season in Oregon has potential to be particularly tough due to the multi-year drought and a nationwide labor shortage that is affecting firefighting personnel. Despite the wet spring, it is…
Whether we like it or not, Wildfire season is upon us. There are a ton of resources throughout the Pacific Northwest that track active fires and keep people ready, safe and prepared. We’ve compiled a short list below of helpful resources for different needs when it comes to wildfires. As always, if you have been…
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…
