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 […]

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. […]

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.

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  

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 […]