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 […]

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 […]

Heat, Housing, and Human Risk: Lessons from the Home Forward Temperature Assessment

In June 2021, a deadly heat dome hovered over Oregon, killing about 70 people in in Multnomah County and 100 statewide. The event led several agencies—including the Portland Bureau Emergency Management, the Multnomah County Health Department and Portland’s housing authority, Home Forward—to partner on better understanding the heat exposure risks of people living in affordable housing. In […]

Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults and Their Caregivers

This webinar from our Family Caregiver Webinar Series is presented by Lauren Kraemer, MPH, Associate Professor of Practice in the College of Health with the Oregon State University Extension Service in Hood River and Wasco Counties, in collaboration with Oregon Care Partners. Older adults face unique challenges preparing for and in the aftermath of natural disasters. […]

Safely Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

Educational seminar series aimed at enhancing community preparedness and resilience. This series is hosted by IOEM with collaboration from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Albertsons Companies. Register here.

Preparedness for Veteran Caregivers

In collaboration with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Washington Emergency Management Division, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10, The Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISNs) Caregiver support program is hosting a webinar on Disaster Preparedness for Caregivers of Veterans. This webinar will empower caregivers of Veterans, while equipping them with the necessary […]

Strength in Unity: The Power of Mass Care Partnership

VOISE Partner Call: Register here These calls are typically held during the second week of each month but may occur more frequently during disaster operations. For additional information, including helpful tools, reports, and communications from FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons across the country, please visit https://fema.connectsolutions.com/voise