Category: Emergency Preparation
At recent NCC meetings we have discussed the need for NA members to become more aware of and involved with two important L.O. programs – school traffic safety and emergency preparedness.
The School Traffic Safety work group was started last year and is led by John Parke, Safety/Security Administrator for the LOSD. The purpose of the …
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If you have 12 minutes watch this important video about earthquake safety.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZs4yCyxyFk
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Power Outage Tips
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Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly.
A power outage may:
- Disrupt communications, water and transportation.
- Close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks and …
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A WORD FROM MAYOR JOE BUCKOn Tuesday, our city joined communities around the country in celebrating National Night Out. This was a chance for neighbors to gather with one another, meet new folks in their area, and receive visits from Lake Oswego Police and Fire along with members of the City Council, City Manager’s Office …
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Although this presentation was created for the Cedar Hills area it is relevant to Lake Oswego. What is covered: How and when to evacuate, what to prepare for, and what to bring. I’ll guarantee you’ll learn something valuable that may just save your life or the lives of your friends and family.I recently attended the …
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From the City of Lake Oswego:
Hello,
We have received several questions and requests to ban fireworks. Our localOrdinance 2870<https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=1771290&dbid=0&repo=CityOfLakeOswego&cr=1> allows the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal to temporarilyban the sales and use of legal ground-based fireworks and other flame orspark producing activities when we are in “Extreme” fire risk, which isdetermined through National Fire …
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Dear Palisades Neighbor,
The recent ice storm demonstrated the need for emergency communications. PNA has applied for a city Neighborhood Enhancement Grant to fund the purchase of emergency radios as Phase 1 of what will be our Emergency Preparedness Plan. We encourage all residents to consider this training as described below by Lake Oswego Deputy …
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Video of Palisades neighbors sharing what worked, what didn’t and how to best prepare for the next unexpected occurrence. [Watch video]
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City residents, neighborhoods, and communities will be vital to an effective response after a major disaster. [Read more…]
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Readying for disaster Click here to see the full LO Review article
By Kara Hansen Murphey
The Lake Oswego Review, May 3, 2012, Updated May 3, 2012
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The Palisades Neighborhood Association is selling its residents a 72-hour emergency backpack kit filled with supplies like these, including waterproof matches and …
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