Being prepared for disasters, natural or man-made, is a public health priority. Being prepared and knowing what to do will make all the difference when seconds count in an emergency. Here you can find information on how to prepare an emergency supply kit, develop family communications and emergency plans, stay informed during an emergency and get information about the various natural and man-made disasters that could occur in our area.
Download Umpqua Prepared, HEREOur Newly Published Family Emergency Preparedness Handbook
DPHN works with healthcare organizations and other agencies across our county to assist in preparedness education, identify community needs, and maximize existing preparedness resources and networks.
Air Quality alerts with OregonAir are available on your smartphone in a free mobile app from OregonAir, just search for OregonAir in your app store.
The DOGAMI Hazard viewer herealso has information on Geohazards.
Weather alerts can be viewed with weather.gov here.
Check the FEMA site www.ready.gov for more great resources on how to be prepared.
Know what disasters affect Douglas County, how to get emergency alerts and where you’d go if you and your family need to evacuate. See the links below for what to do and how to plan for hazards.
