News from Clackamas County Disaster Management

#ClackCo Prep Quarterly E-Newsletter

Have you signed up to receive emergency notifications yet? Learn how to sign up and check out a new section on our webpage headlined The Technology that explains the different types of alerts you may receive at https://www.clackamas.us/publicalerts. Traveling over the snowy mountain pass? Make sure your car kit is winterized! Add sturdy shoes, a warm change of clothes including socks, water and food bars. Check weather conditions and highway status before you travel and plan accordingly. Flooding concerning you? If you live in an area that may flood, read the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Sandbagging Techniques to learn procedures and safety times on efficient bagging. If you are in need of sandbags check with one of the Clackamas County Sandbag Sites. Also, make sure you check out the National Weather Service Forecast Office – Portland, OR for updated weather information. Visit https://www.clackamas.us/dm/flooding.html for more information on flooding in Clackamas County. Are you interested in volunteering during a disaster? It is always best to engage with a volunteer organization before a disaster strikes. Visit our webpage, Volunteering During a Disaster, for more information. About Clackamas County Disaster Management We coordinate plans and operations to minimize the impact of incidents or disasters. We work with public and private sector partners to ensure a coordinated community response. Our work helps the public be better prepared in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster. We operate in the following areas: ·    hazard awareness ·    emergency planning ·    incident prevention ·    hazard mitigation ·    emergency response ·    disaster recovery We also oversee the Medical Examiner's Office. The Medical Examiner’s Office is responsible for investigating deaths occurring under violent, questionable or unexplained circumstances, accidents, or unattended deaths. Learn more about your Disaster Management team.