Public Health Disaster Research Award Webinar

The Natural Hazards Center will host a Public Health Disaster Research Award Webinar on public health preparedness and response. This webinar will showcase the 10 research teams that received awards to support Community-Based Research on Public Health and Equity and to extend previously funded work from this program. Presenters will describe their findings and novel program […]

Emergency Preparedness Fair in Cottage Grove

Come on out to Coiner Park for an afternoon of fun for the whole entire family on August 10th from 11:00 to 2:00 pm. In the park there will be two completely free events; Party in the Park and The Emergency Preparedness Fair.  Party in the Park is a back to school celebration. They will […]

E0289 Course: State Volunteer and Donations Mangement

This course supports state, tribal, and territorial governments and their emergency management partners in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster events at the state, tribal, or territorial level. The course is designed to strengthen states’ abilities to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise after a disaster […]

Feminist humanitarian funding approaches in climate and disaster crises webinar

Women, girls & gender-diverse people are disproportionately affected by disasters, especially those who have preexisting vulnerabilities because of structural inequities. Women & children are 14 times more likely to die from a disaster than men. Transgender adults are twice as likely than cisgender adults to report being in poor health, which impedes full recovery after […]

Beat the Wave 2024 Disaster Preparedness Expo

Don’t be scared of natural disasters – get prepared at the West Lane Emergency Operations Group’s “Beat the Wave” 2024 Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Aug. 10. Speak directly with emergency service personnel, see “disaster cooking” demos, take a workshop to learn lifesaving skills, hear from experts from fun and informative speakers, and enjoy a […]

Bolstering and Strengthening VOADs, COADs, and LTRGs

Discussions around needs for development COADs/LTRGs throughout the State. For details and a link to the meeting, please contact: Quinn Butler, CEM (he/him) | State Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Recovery Program Services Oregon Department of Emergency Management Cell 971-388-4743 quinn.butler@oem.oregon.gov

Emergency Preparedness Training & Resource Event

Register today to join a FREE emergency preparedness training and resource event on August 26th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and support providers. The training is free, voluntary, and open to the public. This event is a collaboration between Community Pathways, Multnomah County I/DD Program, Multnomah County’s Office of Emergency […]

Self-care for Disaster Responders

This webinar will focus on the critical intersection of heat vulnerability and climate change in FEMA Region 2, focusing on lessons learned from New York City. We will explore the different factors that impact heat vulnerability, especially for people with disability, access, and functional needs, as well as individual and policy strategies to mitigate the […]

Managing Multi-Hazard Risk

August 28, 11:00 AM: RNPN‘s Resilience Exchange on “Managing Multi-Hazard Risk.” Explore how hazards are connected and the strategies we need to build climate resilience. The event is part of a Resilience Exchange series, which offers monthly learning sessions on a specific subject to share knowledge and advance conversations around a particular area of natural hazard […]

Washington County Emergency Response Workshop

A free interactive workshop about emergency response and serving the community during a disaster Washington County is a hosting a free interactive workshop on August 29th from 9am-12pm focused on the County’s emergency response procedure and gathering community insight on ways the County can partner with CBOs to serve the community during a disaster. This […]