April 2022 What’s That Falling on Your Head? When the shaking starts, don’t be surprised by what falls on your head. While there are still days that it is nicer to be inside, take a few easy steps. You can permanently lessen the chances that you and your loved ones will be injured with… Continue reading Securing Your Home
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Shake Out Drills
OCTOBER 2021 GREAT OREGON SHAKEOUT Join the 474,535 Oregonians who have already registered this year. International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October (this year: October 21). While COVID has brought many uncertainties and challenges, one thing’s for sure: ShakeOut is still happening this year! As always, you can hold your #ShakeOut drill when… Continue reading Shake Out Drills
Handwashing & Sanitation
HANDWASHING & SANITATION DURING AN EMERGENCY MARCH 2021 WHY IS HANDWASHING IMPORTANT? A Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) online training on sanitation happily titled, “You Survive the Earthquake But Die of Dysentery,” was presented by a Portland NET member and physician who began, “Those involved with sanitation following a catastrophic event will be more likely to… Continue reading Handwashing & Sanitation
Shake Out 2020
PRACTICE October 2020 2020 Great Oregon ShakeOut — Join the almost 200,000 Oregonians who are practicing this year. International ShakeOut Day is Thursday, October 15th. But, you can hold your ShakeOut drill when and where you want. You can choose another date or several dates, and include people in multiple locations (home, work, or school), perhaps through… Continue reading Shake Out 2020