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In the News
Winter Weather Outlook
NOAA is predicting another La Nina winter in the Pacific Northwest. Expect and plan for colder temperatures and wetter than average rain fall. Increased mountain snow is also predicted. Stay informed and prepare by using these helpful resources:
National Weather Service
ODOT Trip Check
Winter Storms
Motor Vehicle Preparedness
If you live or work in the cities of Hillsboro, Beaverton, or Tigard, you are eligible to sign up for free CERT training.
The primary purpose of CERT is to train citizens to protect and preserve themselves and their families and their neighborhood during and after an emergency or disaster. CERT training is approximately 24 hours in total and is typically conducted one evening a week for 8 weeks. Additional exercise and activities are offered each year to help citizens maintain their skills. Classes are schedules throughout the year.
To learn more about training content, class schedules and locations, click here.
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About OCEM
The Office of Consolidated Emergency Management for Washington County is committed to the development and maintenance of a county-wide, integrated system to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against disasters. OCEM comprises Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, Washington County, and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.
In addition to local governments and special service districts, OCEM provides assistance to local businesses, schools, social service agencies, church groups, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, and youth groups.
OCEM takes a proactive approach to enhancing government preparedness and educating the public. Since government’s ability to respond may be limited during disasters, citizens need to be prepared to manage on their own for a minimum of three days.
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 If you find it difficult to set aside time to prepare for emergencies, you're not alone. Find out how to prepare in "5 minute increments" with the Take 5 To Survive campaign.
Click on the Take 5 clock to the left to view a list of projects and helpful resource links. En Español
Sandbags Available
 During winter and early spring when flooding is a concern, many jusisdictions in Washington County provide sandbags and sand for public use. These sites are self-service. Bring your own shovel and help yourself. Click here for a list of the 13 sandbag sites and click here for more information on how to fill and use sandbags.
The new Pubic Alerts System is capable of sending emergency notifications to residents via telephone, text and emails. While most landline phones are already used for this purpose, cell phones are not - unless residents register their contact information online. Learn more at www.publicalerts.org
Get Involved
Find out how you can help prepare your community for disasters that lie ahead. Click here.
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