The large lightning storm last week (over 8,000 lightning strikes statewide) caused dozens of fires throught the state. The eastern portion of the state was particularly hard hit. Fortunately in our northwest…
Category: Emergency Preparedness
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: ODF USES TECH TO ENHANCE WILDFIRE RESPONSE
(Salem, OR) – As technology evolves, so does the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF continues to adapt and integrate technological advancements into their work. During fire season, the agency uses several…
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS: WILDFIRES IMPACT MANY PARTS OF STATE, BE AWARE & PREPARED
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) staff are monitoring active wildfires and working to help keep people safe. But even if you’re not currently impacted by a wildfire, it’s important to…
Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency Enhances Regional Emergency Preparedness with Amphibious Utility Vehicle
In a proactive move to safeguard public health and critical infrastructure during severe weather events, the Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency (NBWA) has announced the acquisition of a specialized, all-terrain amphibious utility…
TILLAMOOK FIRE DEFENSE BOARD: TILLAMOOK COUNTY BURN RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT JULY 1ST
BURN RESTRICTIONS NOTIFICATION – BANS OUTISDE OPEN DEBRIS PILES & BURN BARRELS The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will enter into a county-wide burn…
FIRE & ICE CREAM – COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PREVENTION PLAN EVENTS IN NEHALEM, TILLAMOOK & PACIFIC CITY JUNE 30TH & JULY 1ST
Tillamook County Emergency Management is talking about fire – wildfires in particular and serving up ice cream throughout Tillamook County next week to share Tillamook County’s draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan…
OREGON DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF RESILIENCE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OREM): Federal, state and local leaders work on Cascadia Earthquake preparedness
Local, state and federal leaders converged recently to better prepare for the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami, which is expected to affect Oregon, Washington, California and British Columbia, Canada. More than…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY – TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST: Education key to preventing recreational shooting wildfire starts in Oregon’s state forests
With fire season now in effect across all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected lands, including Oregon’s state forests, visitors are encouraged to take every precaution possible to prevent human-caused wildfires. Across…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: ODF’S ENTIRE NORTHWEST OREGON AREA ENTERS FIRE SEASON JUNE 15
(Salem, OR) – Fire season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) protection districts in the Northwest Oregon Area (NWOA) will begin June 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. which include:…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: Heat Advisory for North & Central Oregon Coast from Sunday morning until 11:00PM Sunday 6/14/26
* WHAT…Temperatures 83 to 87 degrees F expected. * WHERE…South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN…From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses….
