Emergency Preparedness

CALL 911 IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY

Receive Emergency Notifications

Receive an emergency notification call to your mobile phone through the Lane County ALERT ME! cell phone and VoIP registration and/or Ready.Gov.

Fire Season Preparedness

As we enter the drier time of year, it is a good time to refresh and remind each other about wildland fires and what can be done to be prepared.

Public Notification

If residents need to be evacuated out of town, the Emergency Dispatch Center will send out public warnings to cell phones, TV providers and other media. Keep your cell phone charged and on to get alerts. Below are the categories for the evacuations –

Be Ready. Be Set. Go Now! Evacuation levels chart.

If you are told to evacuate and need extra help due to physical challenges, call 911 and inform them – they will relay your need to emergency staff.
If farm animals are involved, let emergency officials know.
Routes out of Coburg are limited by geography, I-5 exit 199 or north and south Destinations for your evacuation can include relatives, motels, or public shelter that will be announced at the time of the evacuation.
Pets can usually come with the family.

“GO BAGS”

One way to speed up leaving your home during an emergency is to prepare a bag of essential items. Here are some suggestions on contents of a “GO” bag.

Children’s Go Bag Suggestions

Medications, snacks
Toy/stuffed animal
Book
Light stick
Pajamas, Extra clothing

Adult Go Bag Suggestions

Medications
Important web sites/passwords printout
Documents: driver’s license, birth certificates, passports, insurance, etc.
Extra clothing
Glasses, snacks, water
Cash, Address book/contacts

Family Go Bag Suggestions

Pet food, leash
Snacks, water purifier
Chargers and flashlight
Portable radio and spare battery

The GO BAG = not too large and not too small.

A backpack can be a great option. Keep the bag weight manageable. Update every 6 months.

Dealing with Wildfire Smoke

Stay indoors as much as possible, avoid heavy exercise outdoors (running, jogging),
Use an indoor air purifier if you have one.
Wear an N95 mask outdoors.
Local television and radio will have information on air quality.

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Be Prepared in the Case of an Emergency

For Families

Talk with your family about disasters that could happen in the Pacific Northwest, such as home fires, wildfires, severe winter weather, flooding, earthquakes, terrorism, and hazardous material accidents.
Train all family members. Learn to use a fire extinguisher. Locate your utility shut-off valves and know when and how to turn off your gas, electricity, and water. Make sure all responsible people in the household have this knowledge or training. Pick two places to meet:
- Right outside of your home, in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire; and;
- Outside of your neighborhood, in case you can't return home or are asked to leave your neighborhood. Everyone must know the address and phone number of the meeting locations.
Take stock of supplies you may already have on hand that would be helpful in a disaster. Involve the whole family in collecting and assembling supplies of food, water, and emergency tools.
Tell everyone in the household where emergency contact information will be kept. Post a copy on your refrigerator, keep another with your disaster supplies kit and in your purse, wallet, or backpack. Make sure you have included an out-of-state contact. You may be able to reach them when local phone lines are down.
Test your readiness on a regular basis. Review your family disaster plan and go through supplies at least once a year. Commit to a day or weekend to update phone numbers, hold family fire and earthquake drills, and check supplies.

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