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ODOE Activates Agency Operations Center for Annual Emergency Exercise
ODOE Activates Agency Operations Center for Annual Emergency Exercise

On March 24, 2026, the Oregon Department of Energy participated in one of its annual nuclear emergency exercises. This year’s exercise involved a “hostile act” scenario at the Columbia Generating Station. In the scenario, CGS alerted Oregon of explosions on site that could affect the safety of the plant. Over the course of the exercise, our experts discussed risks to Oregon and potential actions residents in Morrow or Umatilla counties would need to take to stay safe.

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Energy in Oregon, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezNuclear Safety, Nuclear Safety & Energy Security, Columbia Generation Station, Emergency Exercise, Emergency Drill, Nuclear Reactor, Nuclear Emergency
April 2024 Newsletter
April 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, Oregon receives significant federal Solar for All investment, ODOE practices its nuclear emergency response activities, invites Oregonians to Energy Security Plan community meetings, reboots our Grounded podcast, and more.

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Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Renewable Energy, Public Meeting, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, Federal Funding, Solar for All, Nuclear Emergency, Emergency Preparedness, Drill, Hanfod, Hanford, Energy Facility Siting, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Security Plan, Community Navigator, On the Road in Oregon