emergency preparedness

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

Partners around the state held an earthquake preparedness drill on Wednesday at the Newport Municipal Airport.

The Eugene Water and Electric Board is building the sixth of seven planned emergency water stations, this one near the Eugene YMCA.

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.

Most of the Willamette Valley and the coast won’t have a white Christmas, but snow could start falling soon afterwards.

Ever wondered what would happen if a fire threatened a zoo? This became a potential reality for Wildlife Safari when a grass fire in Green, Ore. last…

KLCC spoke with Lane County Public Health's Emergency Program Coordinator Selene Jaramillo about how to prepare for emergency situations and what to pack…

Oregon rescue crews are seeing an uptick in lost or stranded travelers this year. An official has tips on how to keep safe if you have to venture…

The Cascadia Playbook is a state government blueprint for responding to a major earthquake that could kill up to 25,000 people in the Pacific Northwest.…

Local firefighter Nathan Kunasek has started a non-profit organization to train the community in techniques to stop life threatening bleeding. He feels…

Hundreds of thousands of Oregonians are expected to participate in an annual earthquake drill this Thursday.It’s called the “Great Oregon Shakeout” and…

The possible threats from a large earthquake, wildfire, or flood drew locals to the City of Eugene’s emergency preparedness fair at the Park Blocks today.…