Oregon Wildfire
Response & Recovery
Stay safe, stay informed and stay connected. Access resources before, during and after wildfires.
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County & Tribal Emergency Management Contacts
Wildfire season has officially begun. The information below is here to help you understand the most common terms and resources to keep you safe and informed.
Public Alerts
By providing contact information, county residents can opt-in to receive critical emergency messaging via email, phone call and text during times of disasters. Important messages that could be relayed include notices to evacuate, shelter-in-place, shelter locations and other extremely important information. Extreme heat related information would not be send via public alerts.
Sign up, log into your account, or view current alerts HERE
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds are expected. Combined, this produces increased risk of fire danger. This warning does not mean a wildfire has started.
What is a Public Service Power Shutoff?
A Public Service Power Shutoff is a safety measure designed to help protect communities in high fire-risk areas by proactively shutting off electricity during extreme and dangerous weather conditions that might cause the electricity system to spark wildfires. If a PSPS becomes necessary, the utilities will work to inform their customers directly. Outages could last several hours or multiple days. Find more information from PGE HERE.
For individuals with a medical conditions that requires power, please contact your service provider in advance of an outage to register a Medical Certificate.
A PSPS and wildfire specific emergency kit supply list has been attached to this email.
Know the Evacuation Leve
Wildfire season has officially begun. The information below is here to help you understand the most common terms and resources to keep you safe and informed.
Public Alerts
By providing contact information, county residents can opt-in to receive critical emergency messaging via email, phone call and text during times of disasters. Important messages that could be relayed include notices to evacuate, shelter-in-place, shelter locations and other extremely important information. Extreme heat related information would not be send via public alerts.
Sign up, log into your account, or view current alerts HERE
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds are expected. Combined, this produces increased risk of fire danger. This warning does not mean a wildfire has started.
What is a Public Service Power Shutoff?
A Public Service Power Shutoff is a safety measure designed to help protect communities in high fire-risk areas by proactively shutting off electricity during extreme and dangerous weather conditions that might cause the electricity system to spark wildfires. If a PSPS becomes necessary, the utilities will work to inform their customers directly. Outages could last several hours or multiple days. Find more information from PGE HERE.
For individuals with a medical conditions that requires power, please contact your service provider in advance of an outage to register a Medical Certificate.
A PSPS and wildfire specific emergency kit supply list has been attached to this email.
Know the Evacuation Levels
Level 1: Be Ready
Be aware, prepare and stay informed. This is the time to prepare and be ready to evacuate. Older adults, people with special needs, or mobile property owners should take action early. Consider moving pets and livestock early.
Level 2: Be Set
Be ready to leave with little notice and relocate to a safe place outside of the affected area. You will have limited time to gather necessary items and it may become unsafe to do so.
Level 3: GO!
Evacuate now! Leave immediately! It is unsafe for you to stay in the area. This will be the last notice you receive until officials declare it is safe to return to the area.
Level 1: Be Ready
Be aware, prepare and stay informed. This is the time to prepare and be ready to evacuate. Older adults, people with special needs, or mobile property owners should take action early. Consider moving pets and livestock early.
Level 2: Be Set
Be ready to leave with little notice and relocate to a safe place outside of the affected area. You will have limited time to gather necessary items and it may become unsafe to do so.
Level 3: GO!
Evacuate now! Leave immediately! It is unsafe for you to stay in the area. This will be the last notice you receive until officials declare it is safe to return to the area.
LINKS TO ORIGINAL RESOURCES
- Up to date wildfire information: https://www.clackamas.us/
wildfires - Clackamas County Shelter info: https://www.clackamas.us/
relief - Evacuation maps: https://ccgis-mapservice.maps.
arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/ index.html?id= fe0525732f1a4f679b75a5ccf1c84b 30 - Public Alert sign-up: https://member.everbridge.net/
index/892807736729067#/signup - PGE How to Prepare for a PSPS: https://portlandgeneral.com/
outages-safety/be-prepared/ prepare-your-home?utm_source= home-connection&utm_medium= print-newsletter&utm_campaign= home-connection&utm_content= 2022-july-outage-with- preparation-comes-peace-of- mind - Heat safety and preparedness in multiple languages: https://www.heat.gov/