Salem, OR—ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning System, an earthquake detection tool operated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), goes live in Oregon on March 11, 2021. No sign up is required to receive…
Category: Public Safety
What to consider as spring break approaches
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Spring break was when Tillamook County was “invaded” by visitors from out of the area as well as out of state – disregarding the “stay at home” orders. We…
Water Rescue Drone Demonstration March 6th, hosted by Garibaldi Fire Rescue
By Undersheriff Mike Kelly On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Chief Jay Marugg, and Garibaldi Fire-Rescue hosted a water-rescue drone demonstration by Pacific UAV Technology out of Banks, Oregon. Billed as a company…
Tillamook County COVID-19 News Update 3/8/21
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook Emergency Manager & COVID-19 Incident Commander This last week we saw an uptick in cases in Tillamook County. While I think we still squeaked by with under 30…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, OSP Rescue Driver from Overturned Vehicle in Nestucca River This Morning, March 7th
***UPDATE 8:10 PM, March 7, 2021*** The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is sad to report that despite the efforts of all who responded to the incident described below, and provided medical care,…
FATAL CRASH ON HWY 101 – CLATSOP COUNTY – Saturday March 6th
News Release from Oregon State Police On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at approximately 1:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COVID-19 INCIDENT RESPONSE: COVID-19 “Anniversary” in Oregon
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager & COVID-19 Incident Commander Yesterday, marked the one year anniversary that COVID came to Oregon. It was February 28, 2020 when Oregon had its first…
Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue Hosts Water Safety/Rescue Brainstorming with Stakeholders to Identify Solutions to Reduce, Prevent Future Tragedies
Netarts Bay provides an impressive backdrop for memories for those who recreate on this beautifully unique body of water. However, Netarts Bay has also been the location of many tragedies. On February…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: High Surf Advisory until 07:00PM Friday
* WHAT…Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN…From 1 AM to…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE: Vaccine Information
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager, COVID-19 Incident Command As you know, the weather across the U.S. last week was, well, not only bad but record setting. Many people were affected…