Emergency Management
Office of Emergency Management
Multnomah County Emergency Management’s mission is to coordinate and support the efforts of local government to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and human caused emergencies and disasters.
September is National Preparedness Month!
Passport to Preparedness for Multnomah County Staff
Multnomah County Emergency Management has joined thousands of other organizations in this year's Ready Campaign to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities.
Do you have an emergency kit?
You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. In addition, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones may be cut off for a week or longer. Here is some helpful information about what you need and how to put together an emergency kit:
- Get A Kit information at Ready.Gov
- Don't forget about your pets!
- Putting together an emergency kit can be a daunting task. Emergency Management has put together a calendar and guide with suggested items and a schedule for purchasing and putting together an emergency kit.
Here are some exciting informational events we have planned:
- Thursday, September 9: 12:00-1:00 pm. Map Your Neighborhood Brown bag presentation at the Midland Library, 805 Southeast 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97233.
- Thursday, September 16: 12:00-1:00 pm. Animals in Disasters Brown bag presentation at the Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
- Thursday, September 23: 12:00-1:00 pm. Beyond 3 Days Brown bag presentation at the St. John's Library, 7510 N. Charleston Ave, Portland, OR 97203.
- Friday, September 24: 12:00-1:00 pm. James Roddey, Earth Sciences Information Officer with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), will give a brown bag presentation on preparedness in the Multnomah Building room 100 (Commissioners Board Room)
- Thursday, September 30: 12:00-1:00 PM Culturally Specific Communications and Diverse Populations in an Emergency Brown bag presentation in the Multnomah Building Oak Room (4th floor room 430), 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Bookmark our web site as we will be updating it throughout the month with important information on personal and family preparedness.
You can also visit our Facebook page! "Like" us to receive information on emergency preparedness such as tips, links and important documents to help you and your family, business and community stay prepared.
Video: Preparing an Emergency Plan
Watch this helpful video to see how to make your own emergency plan.
