Category: Emergency Preparation

Join the Online Forum for School Traffic Safety and Emergency Prep

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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Here’s EXACTLY What to Do When the Next Megaquake Hits: Cascadia Subduction Zone

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 Information from Ready.org

Power Outage Tips

During a Power Outage

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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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Wildfire Home Assessments | Deepening Our Connections Part 3 | Door-to-Door Solicitation Rules

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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Urban Wildfire: Protecting Your Home This Summer

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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Skip the Risk – Celebrate July 4th Without Fireworks

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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Emergency Radio Communications & Radio Training Available

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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Ice Storm Review

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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Emergency Preparedness for our Neighborhood

City residents, neighborhoods, and communities will be vital to an effective response after a major disaster. [Read more…]

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In the News: Neighborhood Emergency Prep

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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