Disaster Preparedness

Cold

If you have been watching the weather report you know there is a winter storm watch issued February 24 at 2:58PM PST until February 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS

Please take this advance notice to ensure your family, friends, pets, homes and cars are prepared.  I have included some resources below but in general think about: 

• 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 

• Stay safe during and after a winter storm 
• Preparing for a winter storm 
• Care for When It’s Cold – Multnomah County Warming Resources

Heat

• https://www.multco.us/help-when-its-hot – A great resource page for tips for different populations experiencing heat.  This site also hosts cooling center locations when they are open.  
• https://www.multco.us/help-when-its-hot/heat-illness-and-first-aid – Know the signs for heat related illnesses and how to respond.
• https://www.211info.org/get-help/housing-shelter/extreme-heat-cooling-centers/ – Find cooling centers near you.
• https://www.clackamas.us/relief – Cooling Centers in Clackamas County
• Take Care When it’s Hot flyer

Smoke

• https://www.multco.us/air-quality-public-health-problem/protect-yourself-hazardous-air
• https://www.multco.us/air-quality-public-health-problem/smoke-and-wildfire
• https://www.multco.us/air-quality-public-health-problem/track-air-quality-and-fires
• https://www.multco.us/air-quality-public-health-problem/adjust-outdoor-activity

Wildfire

• https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/firemap.aspx
• https://wildfire.oregon.gov/pages/current-conditions.aspx
• https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/wildfires-and-indoor-air-quality-iaq

Disaster Plans

• https://www.ready.gov/
• https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/make-a-plan.html