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 uses the ClackCo Public Alerts emergency notification software system. All residents who are served by Lake Oswego Fire Department will be covered by ClackCo Public Alerts and are urged to enroll in this system.  

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!

Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected follow these tips with your pets in mind:

• Make a plan.
• Build an emergency kit.
• Stay informed.

Remember, animal owners have primary responsibility for the safety and welfare of their animals during emergencies.

Winter storms or other events can cause prolonged power outages. PGE has improved their outage map to make it easier to get the information you need and report an outage or downed line.

Learn about food safety during an outage, protecting your electrical equipment, and more.

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.

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!

Summertime weather is finally here!  With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90’s we’ve complied tips on how to keep yourself, family, neighbors and pets safe.

This weekend, while it's tempting to cool down in our natural waterways, swimming in rivers, lakes and creeks should be avoided. In addition to the water being extremely cold, recent heavy rains have created fast moving rivers, creeks and streams. 

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.