Preparedness Tools for Oregonians

 

Most of us know that we need to be prepared. But what does that mean? And how do you get started? The resources here can help you know what you are preparing for in Oregon, how to prepare depending on your situation, and how to make a preparedness plan.

Videos / Checklists

Potential Hazards

• Bioterrorism
• Drought
• Earthquakes
• Extreme Heat
• Flooding
• Landslides
• Tsunami
• Wildfires
• Windstorms
• Winter Storms

Emergency Kit Cookbook

Enjoy the final product of our emergency kit recipe contest and cook off. All eligible recipes are here, including the winners.

Local Resources

Oregon’s Hazards

• Current hazards - This page includes information on current and seasonal hazards as well as Oregon’s potential hazards.

Oregon Office of Emergency Management

• OEM homepage
• Local emergency managers, listed by county

Portland Cities Readiness Initiative

• Preparing Together Discussion Guide and Toolkit

Portland Bureau of Emergency Management

• PBEM homepage

Oregon Family-to-Family Health Information Center

• Emergency Planning and Safety

National Resources

CDC

• Emergency preparedness and response homepage
• Water
• Food
• Make a plan
• Be informed
• Older adults
• Children and their caregivers
• People with disabilities
• People with chronic conditions and disabilities
• Evacuees

Pacific ADA Preparedness Resources

• Bedside Emergency Supplies Checklist
• Car Emergency Supplies Kit Checklist
• Carry On You Emergency Supplies Kit Checklist
• Emergency Contact List
• Emergency Food and Water
• Emergency Power Planning
• Emergency Supplies Kits
• Emergency Travel Safety Tips For Overnight Stays
• Evacuation Transportation Planning Tips
• Grab and Go Emergency Supplies Kit Checklist
• Grab and Go Emergency Supplies Kit Checklist Template
• Grab and Go Emergency Supplies Kit with Daily Use Items Checklist
• Home Emergency Supplies Kit Checklist

FEMA

• Ready.gov homepage
• Be informed
• Make a plan
• Build a kit
• Get involved
• Business
• Kids (Preparedness messages for children)
• Individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs
• Military family preparedness
• Seniors
• First responders
• Caring for animals

American Red Cross

• Plan & Prepare
• Prepare your home and family
• Get a survival kit
• Make a plan
• Be informed
• Children and young adults
• People with disabilities
• Seniors
• Pets
• Family preparedness made easy
• Prepare your school
• Prepare your workplace
• Types of emergency
• Red Cross Mobile Apps