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Disaster Preparedness

On this page you will find resources for how to stay safe and take care during severe weather and natural disaster.

Heat

Cold

  • Light: Battery powered over candles 
  • Heat: Blankets, indoor heaters, generators, fireplace 
  • Water: Hydration is VERY important when its cold. 
  • Food: Ensure propane tanks are full if you need to use outdoor cooking appliances 
  • Car: fill up your gas tank and have a car kit with needed emergency supplies  

Resources 

Smoke

Wildfire

Disaster Plans

Articles

Tough on trash

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Stone Soup PDX, the culinary training and meal making agency that works from several Catholic Charities buildings, recently organized a trash pickup around the Powell Boulevard headquarters.

Homelessness among elders

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
The University of Portland Garaventa Center this spring hosted a short film and discussion about homelessness among elders.

Council president addresses faith-based group on homelessness

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Once the Portland City Council handles current urgencies, it will begin the work of designing more equitable systems for the city overall, says Elana Pirtle-Guiney, president of the new 12-member body.

Students take up collection for refugees

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
A group of Cleveland High School students is reaching the world – by crossing the street.