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Newly Released Comic Book Provides Earthquake Education
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 The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Dark Horse Comics released a new comic book titled, "Without Warning," Aug. 20, aimed at teaching earthquake preparedness to teenagers. The comic book is the result of collaboration between the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW), OEM, and Dark Horse Comics. Full press releases is available at this link.
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Cascadia Playbook
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 Oregon’s greatest threat is a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami resulting in significant loss of life, widespread injuries, and major property and critical infrastructure destruction. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management, per the Governor’s request, is kicking off a new initiative to synchronize efforts across the state in response to a Cascadia event and other significant disasters. The Cascadia Playbook will be a cross-cutting emergency management tool for the State of Oregon that supports various existing plans and efforts for the first 14 days of a catastrophic incident. Click here for an Overview of the Playbook or click here for the Playbook At a Glance or view this informational video about the Cascadia Playbook.
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Wildfire Season
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Wildfires can cause catastrophic damage to life and property with extreme impacts to the economy. This year, continuing drought conditions in southern, eastern and central areas of Oregon have led to greater risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service is predicting a hotter, drier summer with a potential early start to wildfire season. Lightning strikes and human activity have the greatest potential to ignite wildfires. It is difficult to predict when and where a wildfire will occur, but organizations throughout Oregon are working together to mitigate the risk. Learn more here.
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New Director of Oregon's Office of Emergency Management
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 Andrew Phelp’s is new director of Oregon’s Office of
Emergency Management. His background and track record drive him toward
success, but he also has a passion and motivation to help people through the
profession of emergency management that stems from a life-changing experience. Here is his story.
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OPB Aftershock Tool
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 A magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the Pacific Northwest coast could hit at any time. Go here for a custom report on your seismic risks and how to prepare.
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Emergency Support Function Realignment
The Oregon Office of Emergency Management has expanded its Emergency Support Function structure from 15 to 18 roles. Emergency Support Functions are groupings of critical functions or capabilities into an organizational structure to provide support, resources, and services necessary to save lives, protect property and the environment, restore essential services and help survivors return to normal functioning following a disaster. More information on the realignment can be found here : ESF Issue Paper.
Texting to 9-1-1
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requested that the four mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint implement changes that will allow consumers to text to 9-1-1 services; however, this technology is not currently available in Oregon. Click here for more information.
Unified Hazard MitigationAssistance(HMA) - Non-DisasterGrant Potential Mitigation Planning and/or Project Sub-Applicants in Oregon
Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Offering of HMA
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM)
Flood Mitigation Assustance Grant Program (FMA)
FEMA has announced availability of the Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance(HMA) non-disaster grantprograms for Federal Fiscal Year 2015. Click here for more information.
Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program
Most homeowners and commercial insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program covers damages caused by flood, mudflows, and collapse or subsidence of land caused by floodwaters. Flood insurance is available anywhere even outside the flood zones.
Severe Weather, Stay Safe! The Office of Emergency Management encourages you to be safe and avoid any unnecessary travel. If you have to travel, please be prepared and drive cautiously. Less traffic on the roads will allow first responders and maintenance crews to provide critical services more effectively.
Earthquake & Tsunami Awareness in Oregon
Oregon suffered considerable damage from two moderate earthquake events in 1993 and distant tsunamis in 1964 and 2011. Scientific evidence indicates that Oregon is at risk for a much larger and potentially more damaging earthquake associated with the Cascadia Subduction Zone that is expected to generate strong ground shaking and a destructive tsunami. The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan brings the hazard home and offers a teachable moment.
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Right Content Oregon Department of Agriculture leads response to Avian Influenza The State of Oregon has activated a multi-agency response plan following the confirmation of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza in domestic birds in Douglas County. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is the lead state agency responding to the incident… ODA Press Release
4 year Anniversary of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 
Since 2004, Oregon has put emphasis on preparing for its biggest natural threat. The Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission has produced an Oregon Resilience Plan which was furthered by the Oregon Resilience Taskforce. Current legislative session is considering several measures that address seismic issues. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management urges individuals to take action to prepare by knowing about the hazard and having a plan that includes an emergency kit with at least two-weeks of supplies, said Althea Rizzo, Geologic Hazards Program Coordinator. Click here to read a press release on the Tohuku Earthquake and Tsunami 4-year anniversary.
Experts agree radiation risk extremely low
Furthermore, experts agree that the potential for radioactive debris is highly unlikely. For more information click here
Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris(JTMD)
 When the devastating tsunami hit Japan in 2011, it dragged 5 million tons of debris into the Pacific Ocean. Two years later, some 5,000 miles away, tsunami debris continues to wash up on the Oregon Coast. A 165 ton Japanese concrete dock arrived on Agate Beach in June 2012, small Japanese fishing vessels washed up on Oregon beaches this spring, and smaller items, like plastic bottles even a Buddha statue presumed to be tsunami debris, have turned up on the Oregon coast.
 Governor John Kitzhaber established a task force on Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris (JTMD) in 2012 to respond to the tsunami debris. Oregon Emergency Management has partnered with Oregon Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Dept. of Environmental Quality, and state, local, federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations like SOLVE and Surfrider Foundation, to work together to clean up the tsunami debris. Learn more about what is being done to deal with the debris washing up on the Oregon coast. Representatives from SOLVE, Surfrider, along with local and state legislators will discuss continued response here .
OEM and OHCS adopt Disaster Housing Strategy for the State of Oregon
Oregon Disaster Archive
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