Welcome To NorthWest Prepared.
Quake Up! is first and foremost preparing the individual, family and neighborhoods of Washington County to better manage in an emergency and/or a disaster situation.
NorthWest Prepared is focused in a coordinated, comprehensive approach to prepare and strengthen our resilience from an emergency or disaster and make possible our ability to recover on every level – personal, neighborhoods, businesses, cities, counties, states and region wide.
This is the ‘Bounce Back Faster From Disaster’ slogan we have adopted.
Quake Up! NW
NorthWest Prepared is focused in a coordinated, comprehensive approach to prepare and strengthen our resilience from an emergency or disaster and make possible our ability to recover on every level – personal, neighborhoods, businesses, cities, counties, states and region wide.
This is the ‘Bounce Back Faster From Disaster’ slogan we have adopted.
Quake Up! NW
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Disasters that occur in the Pacific Northwest
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Oregon's worst disasters
'Berserk' storms, deadly quakes and plane crashes, monster fires
Updated Aug 29, 2019; Posted Oct 18, 2018
By Douglas Perry | The Oregonian/OregonLive
This is what we experience: Oregon's worst disasters
Drought, Earthquake, Flood, Landslide, Volcanic Ash, Wild-land Fire, Windstorm/Tornado, Winter Storm
Updated Aug 29, 2019; Posted Oct 18, 2018
By Douglas Perry | The Oregonian/OregonLive
This is what we experience: Oregon's worst disasters
Drought, Earthquake, Flood, Landslide, Volcanic Ash, Wild-land Fire, Windstorm/Tornado, Winter Storm
Cedar Hills ReadY! Disaster Preparedness Team
Cedar Hills Ready! Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Team
Cedar Hills Ready! (www.cedarhillsready.org) is dedicated to building neighborhood resilience and connection while preparing our community for natural disasters. Our programs are open to public. No matter who you are and where you live, you are welcome to join us. Check out the Cedar Hills Ready! Programs page for the latest meeting and workshop related information. Share with all your important people. Be prepared, not scared.
Cedar Hills Ready! (www.cedarhillsready.org) is dedicated to building neighborhood resilience and connection while preparing our community for natural disasters. Our programs are open to public. No matter who you are and where you live, you are welcome to join us. Check out the Cedar Hills Ready! Programs page for the latest meeting and workshop related information. Share with all your important people. Be prepared, not scared.
Practice Earthquake Drills with the Great ShakeOut
Earthquakes can occur anytime and anywhere without warning. Now is a perfect time to practice earthquake safety https://www.earthquakecountry.org/step5/. To help you prepare, one easy and safe step is to participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 21, 2021. Each year, on the third Thursday of October, millions of people participate to learn how to stay safe during earthquakes. Register here to join the event!
While learning to stay safe and prepare for earthquakes amid COVID-19, please follow the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Below are steps to help you prepare for earthquakes while staying safe during COVID-19:
While learning to stay safe and prepare for earthquakes amid COVID-19, please follow the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Below are steps to help you prepare for earthquakes while staying safe during COVID-19:
- Practice the drop, cover, and hold on steps with your family and coworkers.
- Ensure items such as televisions and objects that hang on the walls are secured and store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves.
- Create an emergency plan with the whole family and practice it regularly. This should include what is needed to protect you and your family from an earthquake and other disasters, including COVID-19.
- Build an emergency kit that includes essential items such as water, non-perishable food, and prescription medicines for at least three days for the whole family, including pets; and a flashlight, a fire extinguisher, and a whistle.
- Consider obtaining an earthquake insurance policy. A standard homeowner’s insurance policy does not cover earthquake damage.
- Consider fixing structural issues that could cause your building to collapse during an earthquake.
Speed of House Fires. Must See This!
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The time you have to get out of your home when it catches fire has changed dramatically.
You used to have about 17 minutes to escape, now you have less than four minutes in part because newer furniture burns faster. YouTube video - https://youtu.be/oHy8n-aBE-E |
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Are You Prepared for a Wildfire?
Emergency plans are vital to ensuring your health and safety in wildfire areas. Only 29% of people living in wildfire areas have emergency plans that include how to evacuate. While we are enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important protective action for a wildfire is evacuation. When planning, review multiple evacuation routes from locations you and your family frequent as this can be an important factor in surviving a wildfire. Due to COVID-19, public evacuation shelters may not be the safest choice for you and your family. Have you made plans to shelter with friends or family? Emergency plans should include locations for you and your family to shelter and stay safe.
The pandemic has caused serious supply shortages across the country, including N-95 masks. This means that people living in wildfire risk areas should make plans to protect themselves and limit smoke exposure by evacuating early. If you do need to evacuate, having supplies already packed and ready to go can help you evacuate more quickly. Only 52% of those living in wildfire areas have supplies already packed and ready to go. Are you prepared to evacuate?
Learn more about wildfire preparedness at and how the public is preparing for disasters by checking out the following resources:
The pandemic has caused serious supply shortages across the country, including N-95 masks. This means that people living in wildfire risk areas should make plans to protect themselves and limit smoke exposure by evacuating early. If you do need to evacuate, having supplies already packed and ready to go can help you evacuate more quickly. Only 52% of those living in wildfire areas have supplies already packed and ready to go. Are you prepared to evacuate?
Learn more about wildfire preparedness at and how the public is preparing for disasters by checking out the following resources:
The Coronavirus Outbreak - updates
COVID-19, SARS-COv-2
This is a link to provide updates and sign-up for a newsletter regarding the COVID-19 virus:
New York Times
The Coronavirus Outbreak
We are providing free access to the most important news and useful guidance on the coronavirus outbreak to help readers understand the pandemic. Sign up with an email address to read all of the articles on this page.
Get The Newsletter
The Coronavirus Briefing is an informed guide to the global outbreak, with the latest developments and expert advice about prevention and treatment.
Link:
https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/coronavirus?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_NN_p_20200318§ion=topNews&campaign_id=9&instance_id=16868&segment_id=22343&user_id=7716ee8e0acb8d8b0473e7485dc6fa3e®i_id=57211649tion%3DtopNews&fbclid=IwAR2N0aZQM2ou56GkhPqsGoPxhc8T9yk6vhp5LsO-yJ9ZlYJ1-SZSb6S4eQU
Latest Updates (example)
Updated
March 18, 2020
- The Trump administration is requesting $500 billion for direct payments to American taxpayers as part of a $1 trillion plan.
- U.S. and Canada agree to close off border to nonessential traffic.
- World leaders vow vast spending, and New Yorkers face prospect of “shelter in place.”
- Wall Street plunges amid global market turmoil.
- Virus disrupts U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan.
- America’s hospitals are dangerously low on ventilators.
- Belgium goes on total lockdown, and European officials warn against flouting rules.
(more)
How to Protect Yourself and Prepare for the Coronavirus
- Stay home if you can.
- Wash your hands. With soap. Then wash them again.
- Stay informed.
- With children, keep calm, carry on and get the flu shot.
- Don’t stockpile masks.
- But do stock up on groceries, medicine and resources.
(more)
What is social distancing?
It means minimizing contact with people and maintaining a distance of at least six feet between you and others. Avoid public transportation, limit nonessential travel, work from home and skip gatherings. This strategy saved thousands of lives both during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 and in Mexico City during the 2009 flu pandemic.
Can I leave my house?
It’s O.K. to go outdoors. The point is not to remain indoors, but to avoid being in close contact with others. When you do leave your home, wipe down any surfaces you come into contact with, avoid touching your face and frequently wash your hands.
(more)
Hope this helps,
Stan
New York Times
The Coronavirus Outbreak
We are providing free access to the most important news and useful guidance on the coronavirus outbreak to help readers understand the pandemic. Sign up with an email address to read all of the articles on this page.
Get The Newsletter
The Coronavirus Briefing is an informed guide to the global outbreak, with the latest developments and expert advice about prevention and treatment.
Link:
https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/coronavirus?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_NN_p_20200318§ion=topNews&campaign_id=9&instance_id=16868&segment_id=22343&user_id=7716ee8e0acb8d8b0473e7485dc6fa3e®i_id=57211649tion%3DtopNews&fbclid=IwAR2N0aZQM2ou56GkhPqsGoPxhc8T9yk6vhp5LsO-yJ9ZlYJ1-SZSb6S4eQU
Latest Updates (example)
Updated
March 18, 2020
- The Trump administration is requesting $500 billion for direct payments to American taxpayers as part of a $1 trillion plan.
- U.S. and Canada agree to close off border to nonessential traffic.
- World leaders vow vast spending, and New Yorkers face prospect of “shelter in place.”
- Wall Street plunges amid global market turmoil.
- Virus disrupts U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan.
- America’s hospitals are dangerously low on ventilators.
- Belgium goes on total lockdown, and European officials warn against flouting rules.
(more)
How to Protect Yourself and Prepare for the Coronavirus
- Stay home if you can.
- Wash your hands. With soap. Then wash them again.
- Stay informed.
- With children, keep calm, carry on and get the flu shot.
- Don’t stockpile masks.
- But do stock up on groceries, medicine and resources.
(more)
What is social distancing?
It means minimizing contact with people and maintaining a distance of at least six feet between you and others. Avoid public transportation, limit nonessential travel, work from home and skip gatherings. This strategy saved thousands of lives both during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 and in Mexico City during the 2009 flu pandemic.
Can I leave my house?
It’s O.K. to go outdoors. The point is not to remain indoors, but to avoid being in close contact with others. When you do leave your home, wipe down any surfaces you come into contact with, avoid touching your face and frequently wash your hands.
(more)
Hope this helps,
Stan
earthquake simulator - oregon/Washington
Why not have an earthquake simulator that could be taken up and down the Oregon coast 101 Highway and the 5 Freeway to schools, businesses, emergency/disaster preparedness events, etc.?
Here are a few examples:
Los Angeles Fire Department
The Shakey-Quakey program is to teach our kids about earthquake safety.
These highly-specialized earthquake simulators were designed to educate children about how to prepare for and stay safe during an earthquake in a way they can understand as well as share with family members.
https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/shakey-quakey-online-reservation/
King5
Earthquake simulator shakes people into awareness
2017
Last year it was set up in Westlake Park and was brought in as part of an awareness event by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/earthquake-simulator-shakes-people-into-awareness/477701386
The Sun
Seismic Simulator earthquake training tool unveiled by county officials
2016
“Promoting disaster preparedness is what the Seismic Simulator is all about,” he said. “The more residents we have prepared, the better chance our communities have to recover after an earthquake.”
https://www.sbsun.com/2016/09/28/seismic-simulator-earthquake-training-tool-unveiled-by-county-officials/
Plan. Prepare. Practice.
Quake Up!
Here are a few examples:
Los Angeles Fire Department
The Shakey-Quakey program is to teach our kids about earthquake safety.
These highly-specialized earthquake simulators were designed to educate children about how to prepare for and stay safe during an earthquake in a way they can understand as well as share with family members.
https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/shakey-quakey-online-reservation/
King5
Earthquake simulator shakes people into awareness
2017
Last year it was set up in Westlake Park and was brought in as part of an awareness event by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/earthquake-simulator-shakes-people-into-awareness/477701386
The Sun
Seismic Simulator earthquake training tool unveiled by county officials
2016
“Promoting disaster preparedness is what the Seismic Simulator is all about,” he said. “The more residents we have prepared, the better chance our communities have to recover after an earthquake.”
https://www.sbsun.com/2016/09/28/seismic-simulator-earthquake-training-tool-unveiled-by-county-officials/
Plan. Prepare. Practice.
Quake Up!
Quake Up! is on Tvctv - City Talk
City Talk: Quake Up!
Learn how to get more actively involved in Washington County, Oregon's emergency preparedness movement as Eric D. Schmidt interviews Quake Up - NW Prepared's Stan Houseman and Pat Wolter on this episode of City Talk.
Learn how to get more actively involved in Washington County, Oregon's emergency preparedness movement as Eric D. Schmidt interviews Quake Up - NW Prepared's Stan Houseman and Pat Wolter on this episode of City Talk.
Quake Up! EVENT 2018
Save the date for this important earthquake preparedness event: Quake Up!
On Saturday, September 8 at the 2018 Tigard Street Fair, Quake Up! will connect attendees with educators, emergency responders, government agencies, local volunteer groups, and private-sector companies who offer information and resources that will assist people in surviving the earthquake.
Our Quake Up! vision is for a Washington County community that is united and resilient to a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
TVCTV commercial for Quake Up! (Please share. Spread the word)
https://youtu.be/WcxN6NwkWeM
When: September 8, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Setup begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Where: Tigard Street Fair – Main Street from SW Maplewood Drive to SW Commercial Street.
On Saturday, September 8 at the 2018 Tigard Street Fair, Quake Up! will connect attendees with educators, emergency responders, government agencies, local volunteer groups, and private-sector companies who offer information and resources that will assist people in surviving the earthquake.
Our Quake Up! vision is for a Washington County community that is united and resilient to a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
TVCTV commercial for Quake Up! (Please share. Spread the word)
https://youtu.be/WcxN6NwkWeM
When: September 8, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Setup begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Where: Tigard Street Fair – Main Street from SW Maplewood Drive to SW Commercial Street.
Quake Up! 2018 Presentation Schedule
Spanish version:
Quake Up! Event 2018 Expert Speaker Presentations:
Practical and Affordable Approaches to Get Prepared for a Disaster Quickly, with Your Family, and Community Involvement!
Presentations are at:
Café Allegro
12386 SW Main St., Tigard, Oregon
Sat., Sept. 8, 11am-5pm, Tigard Street Fair (Main St)
Brian Dobecki - WaSH! Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene after Disasters - 11:30 a.m.
Inexpensive and easy solutions for clean water, basic toilets, and good hygiene practices following the impact of an earthquake on water and sewer infrastructure.
Bio: Brian Dobecki is a volunteer with the Beaverton Community Emergency Response Team and the Washington County Medical Reserve Corps. His profession is designing simple and affordable medical devices that are manufactured and distributed in resource-poor developing nations.
Stacy Metzger - Are you ready to take the Three Day, -30, -20 Challenge? - 1:00 p.m.
Everyone is talking about earthquake preparedness these days! And you know that it’s recommended that we get prepared for a minimum of two weeks. Right??? But how do you get started?
In this presentation, Stacy will show you how you can get prepared for a disaster quickly, at low-cost, and she will make it fun!
Bio: Stacy Metzger, MS, OD is a support volunteer with Forest Grove Fire and Rescue and is the Coordinator for the Forest Grove Map Your Neighborhood program, and member of the Washington County Medical Reserve Corps. She is a retired optometrist and has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Geology.
Mike Stump - Stop The Bleed - 2:30 p.m.
Stop the Bleed is a national program, much like CPR/AED, to instruct non-medical people on how to save a life by controlling life-threatening bleeding. It is a program developed by the American college of Surgeons and the Committee on Trauma. Through a short instructional and practice session, everyone can save a life by Stoping the bleed.
Bio: Mike Stump - is an Oregon EMT, contractor with Washington County EMS program and the City of Beaverton; Volunteer with Beaverton CERT, Tigard CERT, Washington County Medical Reserve Crop and Mountain Wave Search and Rescue. Mike has been training for over thirty-Five years and currently owns and operates Abalta EMS, a Preparedness and Emergency Medical Training Center.
Cynthia Valdivia - Not All Disasters Are Earthquakes (Presentation in Spanish) - 4:00 p.m.
There’s an old adage that says “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”
Sometimes disasters can be a family crisis; an unexpected separation from family requires a well-defined plan. Fortunately, a good plan can improve your chances of surviving a disaster. Cynthia Valdivia, Senior Communication and Education Specialist will present interesting, practical and useful information. Don’t miss out!
“No todos los desastres son terremotos”
A veces los desastres pueden ser una crisis de familia; una separación inesperada exige un plan definido. Afortunadamente, un buen plan mejora las posibilidades de superar dicha crisis. Aproveche y asista a la plática sobre este tema. Cynthia Valdivia, educadora de salud pública, presenta información interesante, practica y útil. No se lo pierda.
Bio: Cynthia Valdivia is a bilingual/bicultural senior educator for Washington County where she has worked for 19 years. She is the Medical Reserve Corps Unit Coordinator, public health emergency preparedness educator, certified Psychological First Aid instructor, advanced Public Information Officer and certified CERT trainer on staff.
Washington County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
is a network of medical and public health volunteers, along with non-medical community members, who volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and assist during disasters and other times of community need.
Practical and Affordable Approaches to Get Prepared for a Disaster Quickly, with Your Family, and Community Involvement!
Presentations are at:
Café Allegro
12386 SW Main St., Tigard, Oregon
Sat., Sept. 8, 11am-5pm, Tigard Street Fair (Main St)
Brian Dobecki - WaSH! Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene after Disasters - 11:30 a.m.
Inexpensive and easy solutions for clean water, basic toilets, and good hygiene practices following the impact of an earthquake on water and sewer infrastructure.
Bio: Brian Dobecki is a volunteer with the Beaverton Community Emergency Response Team and the Washington County Medical Reserve Corps. His profession is designing simple and affordable medical devices that are manufactured and distributed in resource-poor developing nations.
Stacy Metzger - Are you ready to take the Three Day, -30, -20 Challenge? - 1:00 p.m.
Everyone is talking about earthquake preparedness these days! And you know that it’s recommended that we get prepared for a minimum of two weeks. Right??? But how do you get started?
In this presentation, Stacy will show you how you can get prepared for a disaster quickly, at low-cost, and she will make it fun!
Bio: Stacy Metzger, MS, OD is a support volunteer with Forest Grove Fire and Rescue and is the Coordinator for the Forest Grove Map Your Neighborhood program, and member of the Washington County Medical Reserve Corps. She is a retired optometrist and has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Geology.
Mike Stump - Stop The Bleed - 2:30 p.m.
Stop the Bleed is a national program, much like CPR/AED, to instruct non-medical people on how to save a life by controlling life-threatening bleeding. It is a program developed by the American college of Surgeons and the Committee on Trauma. Through a short instructional and practice session, everyone can save a life by Stoping the bleed.
Bio: Mike Stump - is an Oregon EMT, contractor with Washington County EMS program and the City of Beaverton; Volunteer with Beaverton CERT, Tigard CERT, Washington County Medical Reserve Crop and Mountain Wave Search and Rescue. Mike has been training for over thirty-Five years and currently owns and operates Abalta EMS, a Preparedness and Emergency Medical Training Center.
Cynthia Valdivia - Not All Disasters Are Earthquakes (Presentation in Spanish) - 4:00 p.m.
There’s an old adage that says “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”
Sometimes disasters can be a family crisis; an unexpected separation from family requires a well-defined plan. Fortunately, a good plan can improve your chances of surviving a disaster. Cynthia Valdivia, Senior Communication and Education Specialist will present interesting, practical and useful information. Don’t miss out!
“No todos los desastres son terremotos”
A veces los desastres pueden ser una crisis de familia; una separación inesperada exige un plan definido. Afortunadamente, un buen plan mejora las posibilidades de superar dicha crisis. Aproveche y asista a la plática sobre este tema. Cynthia Valdivia, educadora de salud pública, presenta información interesante, practica y útil. No se lo pierda.
Bio: Cynthia Valdivia is a bilingual/bicultural senior educator for Washington County where she has worked for 19 years. She is the Medical Reserve Corps Unit Coordinator, public health emergency preparedness educator, certified Psychological First Aid instructor, advanced Public Information Officer and certified CERT trainer on staff.
Washington County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
is a network of medical and public health volunteers, along with non-medical community members, who volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and assist during disasters and other times of community need.
We are beginning to work on the
Quake Up! 2018 Event
We are seeking volunteers to take over some of the positions from our wonderful, but retiring members.
List of Volunteer Positions
Project Manager
Promotion / PR / Graphics
Volunteer Management
Speaker / Program Coordination
County Liaison
Exhibitor Mangement
Technical Support
Donations / Prizes Management
Administration Support
Financial Management
Event Coordinator
Please inquire to help others become emergency/disaster prepared. Thanks!
(Interested in putting together your own Quake Up! team in your area?We can help)
Quake Up! 2018 Event
We are seeking volunteers to take over some of the positions from our wonderful, but retiring members.
List of Volunteer Positions
Project Manager
Promotion / PR / Graphics
Volunteer Management
Speaker / Program Coordination
County Liaison
Exhibitor Mangement
Technical Support
Donations / Prizes Management
Administration Support
Financial Management
Event Coordinator
Please inquire to help others become emergency/disaster prepared. Thanks!
(Interested in putting together your own Quake Up! team in your area?We can help)
How to Prepare Your Community for a Disaster
This is an article from the New York Times (excerpts)
By ALAN HENRY FEB. 15, 2018
"Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and floods strike communities every year, injuring and displacing thousands. A plan and an emergency kit are important, but they only go so far. Ideally, your whole community should be ready, and if you don’t think it is, here’s how you can help make sure."
“Disaster research shows that tight-knit communities with strong, locally driven organizations respond better in disaster situations,” he said. “That means that any work you do to build community, from strengthening a P.T.A. to starting a local business that serves as a community hub, will naturally help your neighborhood be better prepared.
Read more from this pdf file:
By ALAN HENRY FEB. 15, 2018
"Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and floods strike communities every year, injuring and displacing thousands. A plan and an emergency kit are important, but they only go so far. Ideally, your whole community should be ready, and if you don’t think it is, here’s how you can help make sure."
“Disaster research shows that tight-knit communities with strong, locally driven organizations respond better in disaster situations,” he said. “That means that any work you do to build community, from strengthening a P.T.A. to starting a local business that serves as a community hub, will naturally help your neighborhood be better prepared.
Read more from this pdf file:
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The Quake Up! 2017 Event was another success with fantastic speakers (which were all recorded by TVCTV), our many partners and vendors who helped by providing great advice, materials and elaborate demonstrations and exhibits.
A big thanks to our supporters, the Hillsboro Farmers Market, Washington County Emergency Management and Public Health-Emergency Preparedness Departments.
A Special Thank You to our many Volunteers which without them, this would not happen at all!
Plan. Prepare. Practice. Quake Up!
A big thanks to our supporters, the Hillsboro Farmers Market, Washington County Emergency Management and Public Health-Emergency Preparedness Departments.
A Special Thank You to our many Volunteers which without them, this would not happen at all!
Plan. Prepare. Practice. Quake Up!
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PRESENTATIONS - 2017 Washington County Quake Up!
Policy, Planning and Preparation: Proactive Approaches to Resilience
Confirmed speakers:
Kent Yu, PhD, PE, SE, Principal, SEFT Consulting
Andrew Phelps, Director, Oregon Office of Emergency Management, Oregon Military Department
Alice Busch, Operations Division Chief, Office of Emergency Management, Multnomah County
Allison M. Pyrch, PE, GE, Associate Geotechnical Engineer, Salus Resilience
Michael Harryman, State Resilience Officer, State of Oregon
CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS FROM TVCTV!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hillsboro Civic Center Auditorium
150 East Main Street, Hillsboro
Policy, Planning and Preparation: Proactive Approaches to Resilience
Confirmed speakers:
Kent Yu, PhD, PE, SE, Principal, SEFT Consulting
Andrew Phelps, Director, Oregon Office of Emergency Management, Oregon Military Department
Alice Busch, Operations Division Chief, Office of Emergency Management, Multnomah County
Allison M. Pyrch, PE, GE, Associate Geotechnical Engineer, Salus Resilience
Michael Harryman, State Resilience Officer, State of Oregon
CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS FROM TVCTV!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hillsboro Civic Center Auditorium
150 East Main Street, Hillsboro
Quake Up!
NW Prepared
'Bounce Back Faster from Disaster'
Quake Up! 2017 event is set for the Hillsboro Farmers Market again on October 7th, 2017. We are excited to return to our original venue and look forward to having you join in and help the people of Washington County to become better prepared with their families, friends and neighbors.
(The major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could occur at anytime. There is a 1 in 3 chance of a magnitude 8.0 or 9.0 earthquake striking Oregon (Pacific NW) in the next 50 years. Massive losses will be inflicted which will result in severe disruptions to our lives, communities and economy that will last from months to a number of years.)
From our last two years events, all together, we have given out 1,000s of pieces of information in regards to emergency and disaster preparation.
Many have seen hands on demonstrations and exhibits.
100s have heard from speakers ranging from prevention, mitigation and resilience.
Beyond the event itself, both NEWS channels and TVCTV recorded the actual event and participants and also, the speakers which are still aired to this day.
Our many partners from the county and utility companies are available to talk about and showcase their projects recently completed, currently working on and near future starting - to make Washington County able to withstand this massively destructive earthquake.
Our local business partneres will provide information and essential pieces of equipment, products, services to help families be prepared and able to 'Bounce Back Faster from Disaster'.
The Quake Up! Team is made up of unpaid volunteers from across Washington County.
We come from varying backgrounds and experiences and mostly we have worked together on this event from caring about our communities in the county.
Quake Up! received County CPO funds in both years.
• 15 community volunteers put in an estimated 550 unpaid hours in the first year.
• In the second year, 27 volunteers contributed 625 hours. (1,175 hours total)
We have been holding monthly meetings since last years event ended with how to improve the experience of the participants; better networking with schools, businesses, churches; increase news media coverage, and more.
Quake Up! has proven to be a great way to get information out to Washington County communities in regards to emergency and disaster preparation.
The Quake Up! Team
Stan Houseman Project Manager
Sig Unander Media/Presentations
Helen Larson Hosting/Information
Luis Nava Youth/Cultural Engagement
Peggy Harris Community Partnerships
Pat Wolter Speaker Introductions/MC
NW Prepared
'Bounce Back Faster from Disaster'
Quake Up! 2017 event is set for the Hillsboro Farmers Market again on October 7th, 2017. We are excited to return to our original venue and look forward to having you join in and help the people of Washington County to become better prepared with their families, friends and neighbors.
(The major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could occur at anytime. There is a 1 in 3 chance of a magnitude 8.0 or 9.0 earthquake striking Oregon (Pacific NW) in the next 50 years. Massive losses will be inflicted which will result in severe disruptions to our lives, communities and economy that will last from months to a number of years.)
From our last two years events, all together, we have given out 1,000s of pieces of information in regards to emergency and disaster preparation.
Many have seen hands on demonstrations and exhibits.
100s have heard from speakers ranging from prevention, mitigation and resilience.
Beyond the event itself, both NEWS channels and TVCTV recorded the actual event and participants and also, the speakers which are still aired to this day.
Our many partners from the county and utility companies are available to talk about and showcase their projects recently completed, currently working on and near future starting - to make Washington County able to withstand this massively destructive earthquake.
Our local business partneres will provide information and essential pieces of equipment, products, services to help families be prepared and able to 'Bounce Back Faster from Disaster'.
The Quake Up! Team is made up of unpaid volunteers from across Washington County.
We come from varying backgrounds and experiences and mostly we have worked together on this event from caring about our communities in the county.
Quake Up! received County CPO funds in both years.
• 15 community volunteers put in an estimated 550 unpaid hours in the first year.
• In the second year, 27 volunteers contributed 625 hours. (1,175 hours total)
We have been holding monthly meetings since last years event ended with how to improve the experience of the participants; better networking with schools, businesses, churches; increase news media coverage, and more.
Quake Up! has proven to be a great way to get information out to Washington County communities in regards to emergency and disaster preparation.
The Quake Up! Team
Stan Houseman Project Manager
Sig Unander Media/Presentations
Helen Larson Hosting/Information
Luis Nava Youth/Cultural Engagement
Peggy Harris Community Partnerships
Pat Wolter Speaker Introductions/MC
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National Preparedness Monthhttps://www.ready.gov/september
September is recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM) which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. Due to the success of last year’s theme, “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” will be returning for this September with a continuing emphasis on preparedness for youth, older adults, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Thank you for taking time help make America more prepared for emergencies. Promote NPM: August 28-September 3 Kickoff to National Preparedness Month Find resources to promote NPM at: www.ready.gov/september September 4-10 Preparing Family & Friends Make a family emergency communication plan September 11-17 Preparing Through Service Honor 9/11 by Getting involved in your community and planning with neighbors. September 18-24 Individual Preparedness Take individual steps to prepare for a disaster today like downloading the FEMA app. September 25-30 Lead up to National PrepareAthon Day 9/30 Be counted and register your preparedness event for National PrepareAthon Day! |
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Flyer from the first 2015 Quake Up! Event
