Learn About Disasters and Emergencies
Types of Disasters
Click the boxes below to learn about some of the different kinds of disasters or emergencies that you might need to prepare for.
Wildfire Disaster Resources
![OHSU Video: Stay healthy when the air is smoky](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Stay%20healthy%20when%20the%20air%20is%20smoky.png)
![DRO Preparing for Wildfire Emergencies](/sites/default/files/2023-08/DRO%20Wildfire%20Emergencies%20with%20video%202.png)
Webpage: Preparing for Wildfire Emergencies
Webpage with an accessible video (ASL and captions available) on general wildfire emergency tips, and information on what Oregonians with disabilities can do now to prepare.
![Wildfire Evacuation Levels](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Levels%20of%20evacuation%202.png)
Flyer: Wildfire evacuation levels
A 6-page PDF that explains the different levels of evacuation, how to prepare in advance to evacuate, what to do when evacuating, and when it is safe to go back.
En Español: Niveles de evacuación de incendios forestales
![Protecting Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Protecting%20lungs%20from%20wildfire%20smoke.png)
Mask Infographic: Protecting Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke
Webpage with an infographic and text explaining how to properly wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
En Español: Solo ciertas máscaras protegen sus pulmones del humo de los incendios forestales
Power Outage Resources
![Red Cross How to Prepare for a Power Outage](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Red%20Cross%20Power%20outages%202.png)
American Red Cross: Power Outage Safety
A webpage about power outages, including how to plan ahead, and what to do during and after an outage. It has two videos with captions: one with general information and one for kids.
En Español: Cómo prepararse para un corte de energía
Pandemic Resources
![Pandemic resources from Ready.gov](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Readygov%20pandemics.png)
Extreme Heat Resources
![DRO Extreme Heat](/sites/default/files/2023-08/DRO%20Extreme%20Heat%20resource.png)
Webpage: Extreme Heat Resources
A wepage with general information in plain language on how to stay safe during heat waves with links to Oregon-specific information like cooling center locations.
![Beat the Heat OHA](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Beat%20the%20heat%20OHA.png)
![Heat exhaustion and Heat stroke signs](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Extreme%20heat%20signs.png)
A 1-page flyer explaining the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It advises on what to do if you experience these dangerous heat-related illnesses.
Storm and Flood Resources
![Storm or flood icon 200x140](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Flood%20or%20storm%20icon%20200x140.png)
Coming Soon!
For now, check out the Storm or Flood section of the Ready Now! Tool Kit
Snowstorm Resources
![Snowstorm icon 200x140](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Snowstorm%20icon%20200x140.png)
Coming Soon!
For now, check out the Extreme Weather section of the Ready Now! Tool Kit
Fire Resources
![Fire icon 200x140](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Fire%20icon%20200x140.png)
Coming Soon!
For now, check out the Fire section of the Ready Now! Tool Kit
Earthquake Resources
![Earthquake icon 200x140](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Earthquake%20icon%20200x140.png)
Coming Soon!
For now, check out the Earthquake section of the Ready Now! Tool Kit
Tsunami Resources
![Tsunami icon 200x140](/sites/default/files/2023-08/tsunami%20icon%20200x140.png)
Coming Soon!
For now, check out the Tsunami section of the Ready Now! Tool Kit