Quake Questions Answered: Building our Community’s Resilience
Public panel event in support of the Great ShakeOut
October 17 is Great ShakeOut Day, when millions of people worldwide participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. This event aims to improve understanding of seismic hazard and resilience in our region, where earthquakes are rarely felt, but have the potential to occur with devastating consequences. UO News Article
Great Oregon ShakeOut is a chance to prep for the ‘big one’
What: A free, public panel event to discuss what we know now, what we expect to learn, and what you can do to be prepared for the Big One here in the Pacific Northwest. Get your earthquake questions answered by expert seismologists, researchers and emergency managers (panel members listed below).
When: Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (refreshments provided)
211info is gathering details about winter and severe weather shelters, warming centers, and donation sites across Oregon and Southwest Washington. This includes locations that will be open throughout the winter season or during severe weather events when certain temperature thresholds are met. They are also collecting information on sites accepting winter weather donations.
If you manage a winter shelter, warming center, or donation site, please fill out 211info’s form: Winter Shelter and Warming Center Information Form. Your input helps ensure that community members have access to accurate, updated information this winter.
If you have any questions or prefer to update your record by phone or email, please contact 211info’s Resource Department, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-6 PM, at 503-416-2698 or support@211info.org.
Fall 2024 Lunch and Learn Webinar Series by the Northwest Fire Science Consortium
Following another significant wildfire season in the Northwest, many communities and managers are yet again focused on postfire recovery and management. The questions at hand are diverse: How do we cope with watershed impacts and restore burned landscapes? How do we ensure that landowners can access resources to replant? What does community recovery look like from a social and organizational standpoint? How do people recreate in and relate to post-fire and landscapes? Together, how do we recover, reforest, and seek resilience most effectively? Join us for a webinar series to encourage broad reflection and discussion on these questions.
Wednesdays from 12pm–1pm PDT: October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th; November 6th
Recently burned areas are at increased risk of flooding and debris flows, or rapidly moving landslides. Learn more about the science behind why debris flows happen, and how managers use that science to mitigate these hazards, even ahead of the fire…
After a fire, communities have to work together to organize their recovery effort. Local governments and community groups are on the front lines of figuring out what this looks like in their local contexts. A social scientist and a long-term…
We reengineer and rebuild after wildfire through a range of treatments, trying to match our built infrastructure to new, amplified patterns of runoff. A national wildfire practitioner speaks to how leaders and policy makers are increasingly…
The science behind reforestation is not new, but in a changing climate, new challenges are rising around what to plant, where to plant, and who has access to planting opportunities. Two nonprofit practitioners review the science of reforestation and…
Wildfires reshape recreation access and experiences over the short and long term. A researcher shares emerging science that is revealing how people return to and perceive wildfire-affected landscapes, and a manager shares how they navigate decisions…
Be 2 Weeks Ready is a community-based program that helps people prepare for emergencies alongside their friends, family, and communities.
We use the term “community” to refer to any group made up of individuals. One person can be a part of many different communities and can help those communities Be 2 Weeks Ready.
In this 4.5-hour training, participants will learn the components of the Be 2 Weeks Ready program and how to implement it in their community.
As a Program Coordinator, you are responsible for planning your outreach, determining which communities you will bring this program to, and identifying community hosts who will help you share the program with others.
This training is intended for anyone who has a training, networking or outreach role and would like to bring Be 2 Weeks Ready to their community. The training is free and will be held virtually via Zoom.
For questions, please contact Kayla Thompson, OEM Community Preparedness Coordinator at community.preparedness@oem.oregon.gov.
Provide us with the necessary details about your organization.
Step 2: Await Confirmation
Once we receive your form, our team will review your request promptly. We aim to process all applications swiftly to get your account up and running as soon as possible.
Step 3: Account Activation
Once your account setup is approved, the main Program Manager listed in your request form will receive an email with further instructions on how to get started.
Feel free to reach out to us at hecc.orvid@hecc.oregon.gov if you need any assistance during the process.
ORVID Resources
Organization Quick Start Guide – A guide to help Program Managers to get started with customizing their organization’s profile.
Organization Guidebook – A comprehensive guidebook for Organizations in utilizing ORVID.
Training Videos – Visit our YouTube channel to access video tutorials.
Volunteer Injury Coverage Toolkit – For state agencies, boards and commissions to help select the coverage they wish to provide injured volunteers who are working under their direction and control.
An overview of crisis preparedness and emergency management in the arts field.
The National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER) will share an overview of crisis preparedness and emergency management in the arts field. You will gain insight into the readiness/response/recovery cycle, learn about local and national resources, and explore what the arts ecosystem can do to prepare and become more resilient.
Be 2 Weeks Ready is a community-based program that helps people prepare for emergencies alongside their friends, family, and communities.
We use the term “community” to refer to any group made up of individuals. One person can be a part of many different communities and can help those communities Be 2 Weeks Ready.
In this 4.5-hour training, participants will learn the components of the Be 2 Weeks Ready program and how to implement it in their community.
As a Program Coordinator, you are responsible for planning your outreach, determining which communities you will bring this program to, and identifying community hosts who will help you share the program with others.
This training is intended for anyone who has a training, networking or outreach role and would like to bring Be 2 Weeks Ready to their community. The training is free and will be held virtually via Zoom.
For questions, please contact Kayla Thompson, OEM Community Preparedness Coordinator at community.preparedness@oem.oregon.gov.
Calling 211 is the fastest way to find local clean air spaces and cooling centers. We provide swift connections to essential resources, support services, and up-to-date local information. Our specially trained teams are available 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring our database is timely and accurate and that a live person helps each caller. Interpreter services are available in over 240 languages. Anyone can get help anytime by calling 211.
How Calling 211 Can Help During Extreme Heat & Wildfires
As a nonprofit contact center, 211info can serve as the “front desk” for agencies to help relay important information like shelter and center locations, hours, and availability during emergencies. We can also help coordinate transportation using available local options, as directed by local agencies.
Our trained specialists are available 24/7, are familiar with local resources, and have access to interpretation services in over 240 languages. Anyone can get help anytime by calling 211.
DURING DISASTER OR EMERGENCY During declared emergencies, 211info partners with the Oregon Office of Resilience and Emergency Management to coordinate additional services as they become available. These may include assistance in coordinating transportation to shelters, facilitating data collection, and sharing donation and volunteer opportunities with the public.
BEFORE & AFTER DISASTER OR EMERGENCY In addition to helping callers who need immediate assistance, 211info guides individuals and communities on what to do before and after disasters.
211info can help callers navigate preventive resources from City, County, State, Tribal Offices of Emergency Services, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Offices to plan and prepare for emergencies, and also text or email links to critical advisories and warnings.
After the danger has passed, 211info connects individuals and communities to resources that help them recover from the physical, financial, and emotional impacts of disasters and emergencies. Our database includes vetted and accurate disaster recovery programs, including resources for food replacement, disaster clean up, and more to help people return to normal after an event.
Some resources address immediate needs, while others are designed to prepare people for heat or smoke emergencies in advance. Planning and preparedness resources are not quick fixes for emergencies as they occur but are intended to help prevent the dangers of extreme temperatures and poor air quality before they arise.
Extreme heat and smoke information and resources in our database may include:
Cooling centers and clean air centers
Splash pads, misting stations, and swimming facilities
HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED BY THE 2024 OREGON WILDFIRES? The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Resiliency and Emergency Management, has launched a new self-referral platform to help community members meet their disaster-recovery needs. Timelines for service are not immediate and are not a substitute for people in immediate danger or those who need to evacuate. There are two ways to access wildfire recovery help:
Act Now: 4 Easy Ways to Plan & Prepare for Emergencies
1. Sign Up for Emergency Alerts: It takes 2 minutes to register for Oregon Statewide Emergency Alerts. Each county has its own system, and this site helps you sign up for the right alerts. Remember to register for alerts where you live and work. Find your local alert system at: https://oralert.gov/. If you’re in Washington State, sign up for local alerts here.
4. Access Local Resources: To find information on programs, services, and other resources related to extreme heat, smoke, or wildfire that may be available in your area: CALL 211 (can also text zip code to 898211, or email help@211info.org).
For Service Providers
Are you a service provider who offers cooling resources, clean air space, or other emergency-related resources? If so, please make sure your information is up to date in our database. Visit our Provider Tools page to get started, or contact our Resource Department at support@211info.org.
The Oregon Volunteers in Disaster platform was created by the OregonServes State Service Commission to be used for the management of spontaneous volunteers related to disaster response and recovery opportunities and events. The platform is provided free of charge to increase accessibility for communities and volunteers alike.
Step 2: Await Confirmation Once we receive your form, our team will review your request promptly. We aim to process all applications swiftly to get your account up and running as soon as possible.
Step 3: Account Activation Once your account setup is approved, the main Program Manager listed in your request form will receive an email with further instructions on how to get started.
Volunteer Injury Coverage Toolkit – For state agencies, boards and commissions to help select the coverage they wish to provide injured volunteers who are working under their direction and control.
