Be 2 Weeks Ready

Oregon has experienced a recent cycle of emergencies and disasters, including floods, drought, wildfires, ice storms, excessive heat and a pandemic. These disasters illustrate why being prepared can make a big difference. A large part of the City's and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management's (OEM) mission is to empower people to be as prepared as possible in an emergency because once a disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed. That's why individuals, families and communities should take steps to "Be 2 Weeks Ready." 

The City is working with PrepLO (a team of Lake Oswego neighborhood associations joined together to promote self-sufficiency and resiliency) to implement OEM's Be 2 Weeks Ready program. 

Being 2 Weeks Ready means having an emergency plan and enough supplies for you and everyone in your household to survive for at least two weeks following a disaster.

The Be 2 Weeks Ready program is delivered via the Be 2 Weeks Ready tool kit. This program is organized into eight user-friendly lessons and an activity book filled with helpful hints, fun projects and resources to help you prepare for a disaster. Individuals can work through the lessons alone at your own pace, or with a group lead by a local program coordinator (PrepLO).

By the end of the program, you’ll be confident and prepared when the next disaster strikes!