Disaster Awareness
Be Ready. Be Set. Go Now! Suggestion List for Go-Bags, Disaster Preparedness Resources, and Evacuation Plans.
BE READY. BE SET. GO NOW!
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Level 1 - Be Ready
Prepare to evacuate:
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Be aware of danger in the area and stay informed. Sign up for local emergency alerts with your county at ORAlert.gov
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Plan possible evacuation routes. Use TripCheck.com or call 511 for road closure information.
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Plan for emergency shelter. Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCross.org
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Level 2 - Be Set
Be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice:
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Time to act - follow your emergency plan and grab your go-kit of supplies.
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Inform loved ones of your evacuation plans.
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Conditions can change rapidly. You do not need to wait for another evacuation notice.
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Leave if you feel unsafe.
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Level 3 - GO NOW!
Evacuate immediately:
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There is extreme danger in the area. Leave without delay.
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Do not stop to gather belongings or protect your home.
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Follow your emergency plan and grab your go-kit.
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Leave as fast as safely possible.
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Once you are safe, check with friends and family.
Emergency GO-BAG
A Suggestion List for Emergency Go-Bag
Start with what you have at home, and then add items continually. Be realistic - how much can you and your family carry. Plan for 2 weeks worth of food & Water (you and pets), 2 weeks of warm clothes, 2 weeks of medical supplies, 2 weeks of sanitation materials.
WATER
One gallon per person per day.
FOOD
Several days of non-perishable foods. (Include infant, pets, bottles and bowls, utensils, etc.)
PERSONAL HYGINE
Tooth brushes & toothpaste, soap, masks, moist towlets, non-latex gloves, toilet paper, garbage bags, feminine hygiene. A complete change of clothes for each person.
MEDICAL
Medications & Rx list, copies of medical Cards, doctor's name & contact info, pain relievers, First Aid & hand books, spare glasses & contacts.
CONTACTS
List of contacts (printed out or written), copies of personal ID's, whistle to signal for help, cell phone chargers and batteries.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Use waterproof container for copies of: Insurance Policies, Loan Documents, Birth Certificates, Bank Account records, cash $, pet information, notepad pens & pencils.
MISCELLANEOUS
NOAA Weather Radio w/ batteries
Folding shovel
Sleeping bag & blankets
Maps, Flashlight & batteries
Multipurpose tool or folding knife
Extra set of car & home keys
Books & Games
Fire extinguisher
Pacific Power Wildfire Mitigation
NOTE: These are the notes taken from a Pacific Power public event held on 6/12/2024 in Lincoln City Oregon.
Situation Awareness
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Weather Forecast Risk (5-day forecast) includes Temp, Humidity, Wind Speed, and Direction of Wind.
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See maps and data in "real time" at Pacific Power Weather site.
Reducing Wildfire Risk
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Pacific Powers company risk steps:
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Enhanced Safety Setting (a.k.a. - Your power goes off).
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Public Safety Power shutdown (a.k.a. - Your power goes off with notifications).
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Wildfire encroachment safety (a.k.a. - Your power goes off).
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What You Can Do
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Pacific Power will put up a resource tent (power station for recharging devices).
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If your a Pacific Power customer:
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Keep your contact info updated for Power Off Notifications.
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Medical Certificate
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If your a Pacific Power customer:
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Register for a medical certificate so they know important areas.
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Rebate For Generators And Or Batteries
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Must be a Pacific Power customer.
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Up to $4,000 in rebate.
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Available to anyone caring for a medical need's person can apply.
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Visit the Pacific Power site for more information.
Have A Plan
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Have a hard copy of your contacts.
Make A Kit
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Have 2-3 weeks of water and food
Create Defensible Space Around Your Home
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Zone 1: 0-30 feet of home
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Zone 2: 30-50 feet of home
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Zone 3: 50-100 feet of home
Report Outages & Trees/Limbs On Power Lines
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Call 1-877-508-5088
Tsunami - Know what to do
Oregon Coast Tsunami Evacuation Route
Lincoln City - North / Lincoln City - South / Gleneden Beach
View and Print your evacuation route.
Disaster Preparedness Resources
Ready.gov
Ready is a National public service campaign to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters.
Go here for: Financial Preparedness
American Red Cross & Red Cross Training
Go here for: Disaster Relief & Recovery Services
Go here for: Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington
Go here for: Cascades – Home Fire & Wildfire Education Request
NOAA - Weather Radio
Northwest Oregon & Southwest Washinton (Need a NOAA radio? Click Here)
Eugene: 162.400 MHz
Florence: 162.400 MHz
Newport: 162.550 MHz
Portland: 162.550 MHz
Salem: 162.475 MHz
Tillamook: 162.475 MHz
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