Emergency Management Information

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. 

In a disaster, your neighbors are your closest source of help. Organized neighborhoods are more resilient when disaster strikes.
PrepLO is a group organized by the Neighborhood Association chairs to spread emergency preparedness into Lake Oswego neighborhoods.

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.

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.

Looking for information on how to prepare your home or business for an emergency or disaster? FEMA, the American Red Cross, and others have some excellent resources - a few of which are included here.

In addition, the City's Emergency Operations Plan and Natural Hazards Mitigation Plans are included. These plans help the city prepared for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

LO ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) augments the LO Fire Department’s communication system when needed. If there is a failure of power and cellular services following an earthquake, windstorm, or other disaster, normal communications may be unable to handle all of the vital messages that need to be passed – LO ARES will be there to help.

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 insurance company or local insurance agent.

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!

In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally 10 degrees or more above average, often combined with excessive humidity. These conditions can be dangerous and even life-threatening for humans who don't take the proper precautions.

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.