Emergency Information

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services, in cooperation with our public safety partners, created this page to provide timely and accurate emergency information to residents and visitors. Deschutes County is vulnerable to a number of natural and manmade hazards.  We encourage you to be prepared for emergencies by having a kit, making a plan, and staying informed.

The Central Oregon area (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties) has adopted the following evacuation levels.  Please refer to the following descriptions and use the below links for information on ongoing emergency situations.

Evacuation Levels

Level 1 - “BE READY!“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.

Level 2 - “BE SET!” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.

Level 3 - “GO!” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuation immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.

Emergency Information Resources

Central Oregon Emergency Information Network Blog
Central Oregon Fire Information Blog
InciWeb - National Wildfire Coordination Group
Highway Closures - TripCheck
Oregon Wildfire Response and Recovery
Oregon Smoke Information
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Central Oregon Fire Information Line: 541-316-7711 (staffed 7am-7pm, 7 days a week)

Preparedness & Planning 

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Preparedness Guide
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office One Month Kit Checklist
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office 40-Week Preparedness Program
Deschutes County Family Emergency Preparedness Handbook
Project Wildfire Evacuation Preparedness
Red Cross Emergency Preparedness
Pet Evacuation Team
Ready.gov
Public Safety Power Shutoff Information
Pacific Power
Central Electric Cooperative
Midstate Electric Cooperative

Mitigation

Central Oregon Prescribed Fire Map
2021 Deschutes County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Project Wildfire
Bend Fire Department "Own Your Zone"

Recovery

Oregon Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

Utility Outages 

Find Your Utility Tool
Pacific Power Outages
Central Electric Coop
Public Safety Power Shutoff Information
Pacific Power
Central Electric Cooperative
Midstate Electric Cooperative

Flood/Drought

Oregon Water Resources Department Hydrographics Data

Severe Weather

Highway Closures - TripCheck
National Weather Service - Pendleton 
NWS Weather Hazards Map

Earthquakes

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network Map
USGS Earthquakes Map
Great Shakeout Earthquake Preparedness

Broken Link?

Send an email to emergency.management@deschutes.org