Oregon Department of Emergency Management Shares Resources for National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month raises awareness about planning for the unexpected before it happens. With the recent increase in wildfire risk in our region and the ongoing threat of extreme weather events due to climate change, it’s more important than ever for you and your loved ones to have a plan and provisions to get you through a disaster.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management urges Oregonians to practice preparedness by having an emergency plan and enough food, water, and necessary supplies for everyone in the household, including pets, to survive for at least two weeks following any large-scale disaster. While this might seem overwhelming, there are many effective low-cost and no-cost actions people can take today to be ready for tomorrow.

See the full list of preparedness resources and planning tips that OEM shared for National Preparedness Month.

At the Oregon Department of Energy, we work year-round to help ensure Oregon is ready when disaster strikes by participating in emergency drills and planning meetings with our partners. Learn more about ODOE’s emergency preparedness work.