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March 31, 2026

Join Us For A Webinar On Community Preparedness for Disasters

We invite everyone to join us for a free two-part online educational series on how to help everyone in our Klamath Basin community prepare for and recover from any disaster we face in Oregon, such as ice storms, flooding, wildfires and extreme heat.

 

Day 1 – Wednesday, April 22 from 10AM-12PM

-How disasters impact communication channels and ways to stay informed.

-How to know when to evacuate and what to do when you can’t Evacuate.

-What types of backup power sources exist and how to know which one is best for your needs.

 

Day 2- Wednesday, May 13 from 10AM-12PM
-Learn how the recovery process is funded and what it means.

-What to know to set up for a smoother recovery.

-The impact of long-term recovery groups and how to get involved.

 

Who should attend?

-Organizations, community groups and faith-based organizations supporting rural communities.

-Emergency management professionals.

-Anyone interested in this topic.

For questions regarding this event or to request a reasonable accommodation, email: community.preparedness@oem.oregon.gov

 

Presented by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Oregon State University Extension Service, Oregon Sea Grant, Upstream Access, Woodburn CERT, and the Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities.

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