Get Ready for World’s Largest Earthquake Drill on Thursday 10/19
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 19th, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:19...
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Hunter Communications Purchases Infostructure, Adding More Fiber-Optic Telecommunications Services To Oregon
Hunter Communications Acquires InfoStructure Acquisition allows Hunter to further its mission of delivering world-class telecommunications services to businesses and communities throughout Oregon. MEDFORD, ORE., October...
October is Fire Prevention Month: Cooking Safety Starts With You
As we usher in fall, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service want to remind everyone of the importance of fire safety...
September is National Preparedness Month: Reminding Oregonians to be Informed and Prepared for Emergencies and Disasters
September’s National Preparedness Month raises awareness about planning for the unexpected before it happens. Oregonians are experiencing more frequent wildfires, floods, heat domes, high winds, and...
Prepare for Worsening Extreme Weather During National Preparedness Month
— During National Preparedness Month in September, the Red Cross urges everyone to prepare for worsening extreme weather affecting the Cascades Region, which saw an...
Be Emergency Ready During Wildfire Season
As most of us in the Pacific Northwest are well aware, wildfire season can have a devastating effect on families, businesses and communities. That’s why...
It’s Everyone’s Responsibility To Help Prevent Human-Caused Wildfires
It’s everyone’s responsibility to help prevent human-caused wildfires. Keep Oregon Green’s goal is to remind every Oregon resident and tourist to practice basic wildfire safety while visiting...
Prepare for Wildfire Season by Having an Evacuation Plan
To close out Wildfire Awareness Month, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging everyone to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by having an evacuation...
Prevent Wildfires: Consider Alternatives to Debris Burning
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. With...
Kick-Off Wildfire Awareness Month by Creating Defensible Space
During the month of May, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is asking Oregonians to take part in Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space around...