disaster preparedness

The Trump administration hasn’t renewed a critical grant that helps fund local disaster response, leaving Oregon counties and tribal governments vulnerable ahead of a potentially active wildfire season.

Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management says the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly cancel a hazard mitigation grant program will “significantly impact communities” across the state.

Disaster preparedness and response in Lane County recently received a $20 million boost. The money will set up six so-called “resiliency centers.”

A regional earthquake response exercise will be held Saturday morning in downtown Eugene.

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.

Effective this month, Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management is now a standalone state agency.

A state lawmaker on the Oregon coast wants schools to teach students how to prepare for things like earthquakes, wildfires or tsunamis.

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.

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…

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…

For all the talk of disaster preparedness these days, animal welfare advocates are reminding people that the family pet also deserves protection and care…

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…