Emergency Preparedness

Be Prepared

Disasters overwhelm and disrupt communities every year. Whether it be winter storms, wildfires, or chemical spills, disasters have lasting effects to people and property. Being prepared can minimize a disaster’s impact and make a big difference in protecting the safety and well-being of you, your family, and the entire community.

For information on how to prepare for emergencies please read the Deschutes County Family Emergency Preparedness guide below.

Ways to Help in a Disaster

Public Health Reserve Corps (PHRC)

The Public Health Reserve Corps is a group of local volunteers who are pre-registered, pre-credentialed, and pre-trained to respond in the case of an emergency or disaster. Deschutes County accepts both licensed and non-licensed professionals. The PHRC is accepting new members. For more information please visit www.serv-or.org.

American Red Cross - Oregon Mountain River Chapter

www.mountainriver.redcross.org
American Red Cross volunteers help keep the public prepared to respond to disasters and personal emergencies. The Red Cross provides training in lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid, and helps victims of disasters.

Federal and State Agency Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

http://www.ready.gov/
FEMA provides resources that make it simple for you to prepare in case of an emergency. Their comprehensive disaster planning website includes information that help you to:

Be Informed - Learn about potential emergencies and how to respond to them.
Make a Plan - Create a family emergency plan. You can tailor your plan to accommodate the needs of seniors, someone with a disability, and pets.
Build a Kit - Gather what you and your family need in case of an emergency. Do you have access to enough food, water, and supplies to survive in case help does not arrive for 72-hours?

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

http://www.cdc.gov/
CDC provides comprehensive information about diseases (including flu), accidents, and emergency preparedness. A helpful “A-Z” index on their site can assist you in finding information quickly.

State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

http://www.deq.state.or.us/aqi/
Air quality monitoring. Air quality may be affected by events including wildfires and other disasters.

Additional Deschutes County Resources

Emergency Management

http://sheriff.deschutes.org/Special-Services/Emergency-Management/
Information about natural hazards and emergencies that are more commonly experienced in Central Oregon.