The City of Lake Oswego Emergency Management Program is responsible for planning, preparing, and providing for the prevention, mitigation and management of emergencies or disasters that present a threat to the lives and property of citizens of Lake Oswego. This includes coordinating and facilitating emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
CodeRED, the City’s emergency notification system, was recently improved - now providing City officials the ability to quickly deliver emergency notification messages via telephone, email, and text message citywide at a rate of 1,000 calls per minute.
A disaster or emergency can happen at any time. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in ensuring your safety and well-being and that of your loved ones.
Disasters disrupt thousands of lives every year. Each disaster has lasting effects, both to people and property.
If a disaster occurs in your community, local government and disaster-relief organizations will try to help you, but you need to be ready as well. Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere.
How quickly your company can get back to business after a fire, flood, a pandemic flu or other emergency often depends on emergency planning done today.
When an emergency or disaster occurs, you may experience power outages, natural gas leaks, water line breaks, downed trees, or sewer back-ups. Know who to call when you need assistance.
Everyone faces the risk of natural disaster and no plan to protect property can be complete without insurance coverage against potential damage and loss. It is important to know exactly what coverage you may need and what coverage is available to protect your property against all of the natural hazards it may be exposed to so that you are not underinsured or not insured at all. Check with your...
Facilitated and supported by the Lake Oswego Fire Department, the formation of the volunteer radio operators group provides the City a backup communication system.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, using the model created by the Los Angeles City Fire Department, began promoting nationwide use of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept in 1994. Since then, CERT’s have been established in hundreds of communities.
Visit TripCheck.com for the latest incident information, weather details, construction updates and more, including roadside services such as hotels, gas stations, restaurants, scenic byways and attractions. Be safe!
Travel might be on your agenda over the next few months, whether it’s skiing at Mt. Bachelor or heading to grandma’s house in Ashland for the holidays. Arrive safely at your destination by following these recommendations:
Sign up to receive the City's emergency preparedness e-newsletter.
This newsletter, published seasonally (winter, spring, summer and fall), provides emergency preparedness tips, workshop opportunities, and information on City services. It will help you be prepared to take care of yourself, your family and your community.
2013 Emergency Preparedness Calendar
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Download the new 2013 Emergency Preparedness calendar now. Or, for a hard copy, order your copy online or call 503-675-3992. Hard copies will be available in mid-October.
Active shooter or threat situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.
Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation.
