Bringing together a broad array of community organizations to foster an effective response to the people of Lane County, Oregon in times of disaster.
Eugene, OR
Joined September 2020
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Lane County COAD retweeted
WEST COAST: Earthquake measuring 7.0 west of Eureka, CA. TSUNAMI WARNING for parts of California and Oregon. For other areas, the level of tsunami danger is still being evaluated. (Source: NTWC/USGS)
Lane County COAD retweeted
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH HURRICANE HELENE AND MILTON! We are hosting a boot camp training session tomorrow in our Portland Red Cross office from 9am to 5pm. All you need to do is show up and we'll get you started as a volunteer and teach you the fundamentals of sheltering (and lunch is provided!). Register at this link: tiny.cc/vcmpzz
We hope to see you tomorrow from 9am to 5pm at:
3131 N Vancouver Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Lane County COAD retweeted
Smoke from the North and South WIllamette Complex fires are causing air quality to dip in the area
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Lane County COAD retweeted
The Lane County Sheriff's Office is looking to recruit at least 25 volunteers for their Search and Rescue ground teams. Open house sessions begin next week. kezi.com/news/lane-county-sh…
Lane County COAD retweeted
Disaster preparedness and response in Lane County recently received a $20 million boost. An EPA grant will set up six so-called “resiliency centers,” in disadvantaged areas. klcc.org/disasters-accidents…
Lane County COAD retweeted
Day and night, firefighters battle the stubborn Willamette Complex South fires. Despite creeping and smoldering flames, progress continues with tireless work on indirect firelines and resource repair.
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#Firefighters #liveonNBC16 #WillametteComplexSouthfire
Lane County COAD retweeted
☀️ High temperatures are expected in the coming days. Stay cool, keep hydrated, and check on vulnerable individuals.
lanecounty.org/cooling for more resources on how to stay safe during this upcoming heat wave.
—- #HeatEmergency #StaySafe #BeatTheHeat #StayHydrated
Lane County COAD retweeted
A natural hazards mitigation plan identifies natural hazards, vulnerabilities and risks facing local, state, or tribal governments and prioritizes processes and actions to reduce the risks. #LiveOnKMTR
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Lane County COAD retweeted
Smoke and fire season can cause strong feelings of anxiety & we are here to help provide support both in-person & via Telehealth. Call 458-205-6426 & we will help connect you with someone that can help. Support is available for EVERYONE, not just existing PeaceHealth patients.
Lane County COAD retweeted
As temperatures cool, it’s easy to let our guard down—but wildfires are still a serious risk across the state. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, remember to stay wildfire aware.
Let’s keep Oregon safe together. #BelieveInFireSafety
LEARN MORE: oregon.gov/.../pages/prevent…
ALT Bigfoot silhouette on the outline of oregon with the words believe in fire safety and prevent wildfires.
Lane County COAD retweeted
Is your area being affected by a wildfire? Take precautions in areas with poor air quality, as it can cause illness or worsen existing health conditions.
Check the Air Quality Index on @AIRNow 's website or app: fire.airnow.gov
ALT What do the Air Quality Index Colors Mean? Green: Good, Good time to go outdoors. Yellow: Moderate, Unusually sensitive people go indoors if you have symptoms. Orange: Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups reduce outdoor activity; go indoors if you have symptoms. Red: Unhealthy, Everyone reduce outdoor activity; go indoors if you have symptoms. Purple: Very Unhealthy, Everyone avoid outdoor activity. Maroon: Hazardous, Stay Indoors.
Lane County COAD retweeted
🔥The Cottage Grove Lane 1 Complex Fire rages across 12,000 acres. Out-of-state crews have arrived and continue to face this massive force of nature. #Wildfire #liveonKVAL
Read more here:
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Lane County COAD retweeted
Excited to partner with @UnitedWayLane & communities to create hubs to shelter people during emergencies!
📍Florence–Senior Ctr
📍Veneta–Fern Ridge Service Ctr
📍Eugene–Fairfield Elem
📍Springfield–Bob Keefer Ctr
📍Cottage Grove–Community Ctr
📍Oakridge–Willamette Activity Ctr
📣 @LaneCountyGov & United Way of Lane County were selected to receive $19 million in environmental and climate justice community change grants to create a network of community resilience hubs to support residents during emergencies such as wildfires and heat waves. @OregonDEQ
ALT a photo of a group sitting at a table with a blue overlap on top of the photo. Text reads, “Over $325 million for Community Change Grants initial selectees. Part of the Community Change Grants Program, the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in EPA’s history.” EPA logo in bottom right.
Lane County COAD retweeted
Heavy smoke, decreased air quality, and long-lasting fires have become all too common for residents in Oakridge, with some residents coining the term "Smokeridge." #liveonKVAL #Oakridge
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Lane County COAD retweeted
Emotional support is available 24/7 for those affected by the #wildfires in #Oregon, #California, & #Utah. Call or text the national @Distressline at 1-800-985-5990 to be connected to a trained, caring crisis counselor. We're here for you. bit.ly/2H6v7q4
Lane County COAD retweeted
➡️Fire weather forecast: weather.gov/fire
➡️Wildfire prevention tips: tinyurl.com/529zmkdk
➡️ OSFM Incident Information blog: osfminfo.org
➡️ Wildfire dashboard: tinyurl.com/3jsbaz9h
➡️ Road conditions: tripcheck.org
#Wildfire #Oregon #ORWx
Lane County COAD retweeted
DID YOU KNOW: The #1 cause of wildfires in the PNW is human activity including debris burning, unattended campfires, & equipment use. Reduce the risk of wildfires in our region through education and adherence to safety practices—crucial for mitigating human-caused wildfires!
Lane County COAD retweeted
Forestry officials have closed a large part of the Willamette National Forest to the public in order to preserve safety as a wildfire burns north of Highway 126. kezi.com/news/forestry-offic…
Lane County COAD retweeted
Multiple fires burning throughout the state, including some evacuations.
Please have a plan & stay updated. Sign up for your local alert system at: oralert.gov/
Know what the evacuation levels mean. See comments 👇
We have a couple updates posted to the OSFMinfo.org blog for the #FallsFire and #LoneRockFire. Both fires were pushed by gusty winds and extremely dry conditions yesterday.
READ THE LATEST: osfminfo.org
#Wildfire #Oregon
(📸 Falls Fire - AlertWildfire)
Lane County COAD retweeted
⚠️The national #PreparednessLevel has increased to level 5.⚠️
Learn more about preparedness levels at nifc.gov/fire-information.
#NationalFireNews: As of today, July 18, the national #PreparednessLevel has increased to PL5. Significant wildland fire activity is now occurring in most Geographic Areas with a high potential for additional large wildland fires to emerge. #FireYear2024
ALT The Pioneer Fire in Washington near Lake Chelan. Photo by Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources.