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Disaster preparedness and response in Lane County recently received a $20 million boost. The money will set up six so-called “resiliency centers.”
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A regional earthquake response exercise will be held Saturday morning in downtown Eugene.
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Over a hundred volunteers participated in a “mass care exercise” at the Lane County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. It was a chance for agencies to test disaster relief procedures –including setting up emergency shelters for people and pets.
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Effective this month, Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management is now a standalone state agency.
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A state lawmaker on the Oregon coast wants schools to teach students how to prepare for things like earthquakes, wildfires or tsunamis.
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The state Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Milwaukie-based Dark Horse Comics have teamed up to educate readers on wildfire safety and causes through the adventures of two intrepid hikers.
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After last year's Holiday Farm Fire, Greenhill Humane Society has some tips about how to prepare for a quick exit with your pets. According to Megan…
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Recorded On: November 1, 2019Air Date: November 4, 2019From the City Club of Eugene:Severe weather, wildfires, and seismic events often lead the news; no…
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For all the talk of disaster preparedness these days, animal welfare advocates are reminding people that the family pet also deserves protection and care…
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Relief agencies and local governments have been urging people more than usual to be well-equipped for any number of catastrophes. AS KLCC’s Brian Bull…
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September’s National Preparedness Month has sparked renewed interest in earthquakes and other natural disasters in Oregon. Corvallis will host a readiness…
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Lincoln County is looking to limit the risks of natural disasters. They’ve partnered with several state agencies to develop a mitigation plan. Now the…