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. 

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. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. This Guide will help you prepare.

Disasters and emergencies present unique and serious challenges for business owners. Fires, floods, winter storms, public health crises, earthquakes, and other emergencies can lead to interrupted business operations. What may seem like a temporary interruption can lead to permanent closure.

Travel might be on your agenda over the next few months, whether it’s skiing at Mt. Bachelor or heading to grandma’s house for the holidays. Arrive safely at your destination by following these recommendations:

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Learn how to care for yourself and your family in the event of an earthquake, flood, winter storm, or other disaster at the Emergency Preparedness Fair. Brought to you by the City of Lake Oswego, this free family-friendly event will feature approximately 20 informational booths plus programs and activities.

Stop by the Lake Oswego Maintenance Center, 17601 Pilkington Road, any time between 5:30-7:30 p.m.!

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.