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. 

Lake Oswego partners with Clackamas County to upgrade its emergency notification system.

All residents are urged to enroll in this new system - #ClackCo Public Alerts.

By providing contact information, residents can opt-in to receive critical emergency messaging via email, phone call, and text during times of disasters.

Register today!

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.

Animal owners have primary responsibility for the safety and welfare of their animals during emergencies.

During an Emergency

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.

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.

If you were hit by a bus today or were otherwise incapacitated, would your loved ones be able to quickly locate your important information or know how to handle your affairs?

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.