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 […]

Free ONLINE Technician Ham Radio License Class!

Event Date: August 31 – September 1, 2024 (Saturday – Sunday) Event Time: Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT Event Location: Online (via Zoom) Event Description: Free online Technician Ham Radio License class! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, serve your community, and have […]

Portland COAD Partner Meeting

Please join us online for the September COAD partner meeting. Tuesday, September 3 3-4 PM On Zoom Agenda Partner updates and announcements.

Supporting Healthy and Thriving Rural Communities: Virtual Bilingual Webinar

Rural communities are not just part of our nation’s backbone—they are key to its strength and prosperity. Supporting their well-being is crucial for our country’s continued success. In this important session, experts from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) will share valuable resources and strategies to help rural communities […]