Emergency Preparedness Fair 2025

September is National Preparedness Month. To celebrate and to learn how to prepare and protect yourself and your family in the event of a severe winter storm, earthquake, flood, or other disaster, join us at the Emergency Preparedness Fair on Thursday, September 18, 2025. 

Location:  Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue
    (event will take place throughout City Hall and in the upper parking lot)

Stop by any time between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.!

This free, family-friendly event features:

• 20+ Informational Booths
• Live Demonstrations & Interactive Activities
• Giveaways (while supplies last)
  • 3-gallon water containers (1 per Lake Oswego household). To prepare for an emergency, it is recommended that people store one gallon of water per person (and pet) per day for a minimum of 14 days. To help residents meet this goal, the City will be giving away approximately 280 BPA-free 3-gallon water containers (limit of one per Lake Oswego household).
  • 1-gallon soft-sided water bags – great for your emergency kit! Use this bag to get water from a distribution center during an emergency..
  • Reflectors to help you be seen at night
  • Lock Boxes. The Lake Oswego Police Department will be giving away medication lock boxes and handgun lock boxes along with cable locks.
  • And more!

Highlights include:

• Learn how you and your family can be "2 Weeks Ready"
• Learn how to Stop the Bleed. The Lake Oswego Fire Department (LOFD) will teach you life-saving skills to control severe bleeding in emergencies.
• Discover how to properly shut off water and natural gas safely
• Explore FRS/GMRS emergency radios and learn how to communicate with others across the city or beyond with radio! Get a hands-on tutorial on using two-way radios for emergency communications. Lake Oswego Amateur Radio Emergency Service (LO ARES) members will join LOFD to share license-free radio options used in neighborhoods in addition to information on how you can become a licensed operator, if desired.
• Get tips on protecting your home from wildfires and sign up for LOFD’s free Home Assessment program
• Plan for your pet during a disaster
• Learn how to properly and efficiently fill a sand bag and how to stack them to get the most protection against flood waters
• Check out our Portable Emergency Water Distribution Station demonstration
• Learn about portable sanitation
• Sign up for Public Alerts
• Meet specially trained support dogs from HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response

For the kids:

• Navigate the Fire Safety Obstacle Course and learn how to safely exit your home during house fire!
• TRUCKS! Tour emergency vehicles including a fire truck, police car, and snow plow.

Whether you are just starting to put an emergency supply kit together or looking to take your preparedness to the next level, there’s something for everyone at the Fair. Remember, you play a significant role in emergency preparedness and building resilience within your home and community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local experts and meet your first responders!