Emergency Management

Mission Statement

To maintain an Emergency Services system as defined in ORS 401, by planning, preparing and providing for the prevention, mitigation and/or management of emergencies or disasters that present a threat to the lives and property of the citizens of Tillamook County.

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With the events of yesterday that affected northern California and the coastline in southern Oregon, Douglas/Lane County border in Oregon and south to Davenport, California, we all need to be prepared for the possibility of a Tsunami that will affect more of the coastline of Oregon and surrounding counties.

This event emphasized the reason why the county did a Tsunami Evacuation Drill with the Great Oregon Shakeout on October 17 this year.

What You Can Do to Stay Safe and Prepared:

Know your evacuation routes: Whether you’re at home, work, or visiting the coast, familiarize yourself with local tsunami evacuation routes. Maps are often posted in coastal areas or can be found online using the DOGAMI/NANOOS Tsunami Evacuation Zones portal.
Sign up for emergency alerts: Stay informed by subscribing to alerts at ORalert.gov for emergency notifications tied to your zip code—including earthquake and tsunami alerts. And turn on the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your phone, so you will receive alerts based on where your phone is located (important if you are visiting the coast).
Create a go kit: Prepare a portable emergency kit with essentials such as food, water, medications, and personal documents.
Review your emergency plan: Ensure everyone in your household knows what to do during an earthquake or tsunami, including where to meet and how to communicate if separated. You can learn more about emergency planning with the free Be2WeeksReady Toolkit.

For Travelers:

• Check Travel Conditions: If traveling, visit www.tripcheck.com for real-time road conditions in Oregon.

• Neighboring States: If your travel extends to California or Washington, check their Department of Transportation websites for updates:

Travel | Caltrans, Travel Center Map | WSDOT.

DOGAMI encourages coastal residents and visitors to use this event as a reminder to stay informed about tsunami hazards and to practice evacuation drills regularly. DOGAMI provides additional information about tsunami preparedness at the Oregon Tsunami Clearinghouse OPRD recommends exploring Oregon’s beautiful coast safely by always being prepared for emergencies.

For more information about earthquake and tsunami preparation, visit Tsunami Safety.

If you do not have ShakeAlert on your phones, I suggest that you check out it out.

The MyShake^TM app was developed by the UC Berkeley and is sponsored by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. MyShake is available for free in the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores – more information is available here. MyShake is currently operating in California, Oregon, and Washington.

How do I sign up for the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning System?

MyShake^TM

Mobile App

Apple Store and Google Play

MyShake For CA/ORWA

CA/OR/WA

Hopefully this information will help you become better prepared, please pass along to all you know that live along the west coast.

BE PREPARDED NOT SCARED

Emergency Alert Notifications

On the Road

Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition before you travel.

Keep your gas tank as full as you can. A full tank will also keep the fuel line from freezing.

Install good winter tires and make sure they have enough tread, or any chains or studs required in your local area.

When driving, increase your following distance from 3-4 seconds to 5-6 seconds. It takes longer to slow down and stop on icy roads.

Every vehicle should have an emergency supply kit in the trunk. Kits should be checked every six months and expired items should be replaced regularly.

Keep family and emergency phone numbers, including your auto insurance provider and a towing company in your phone.

Consider keeping a power bank for your phone in your car in case your car loses power.

If stranded, run the engine for about 10 minutes per hour to run the heater and charge your cellphone. Open a window slightly to let fresh air in and avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.