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Urgent: NW Oregon is facing significant wildfire threats. This is an extremely dangerous situation, and dry, warm temperatures are escalating conditions. Here are some helpful resources so you can stay updated on the situation and keep your family safe:
. @ORSmokeInfo updates an interactive map with the locations of current fires and the latest information about air quality advisories: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/
They also offer a free OregonAIR app: https://twitter.com/ORSmokeInfo/status/1303188360781987841
They also offer a free OregonAIR app: https://twitter.com/ORSmokeInfo/status/1303188360781987841
Wildfire smoke can be dangerous, especially for children, people who are over 65, and those with preexisting conditions. @OregonDEQ noted that not all masks provide equal protection from smoke. Tips on how to stay healthy can be found here: https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le8626.pdf
Multnomah County’s smoke and wildfire guide also includes tips on how to protect your family: https://multco.us/air-quality-public-health-problem/smoke-and-wildfire
Some may be experiencing power outages from safety shutoffs or weather conditions. A map of @PortlandGeneral current power outages can be found here: https://new.portlandgeneral.com/outages . Information about power shutoffs can be found here: https://www.portlandgeneral.com/our-company/improving-energy-grid/wildfire-safety.
Many roads may be closed because of the fires. If possible, remain close to home. If you must travel, be cautious and please check @OregonDOT’s TripCheck for the latest conditions – which can change rapidly – before you go. https://www.tripcheck.com/
As firefighters continue working to control these wildfires amid high winds, there is still a high risk for more fires to start. We must all be vigilant and avoid doing anything that could create sparks. https://twitter.com/OSFM/status/1303039498633138176
Please do what you can to protect your health - especially important during #COVID19.
limit exposure to smoke by staying indoors when possible
remain informed on conditions & plan ahead
if you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately
More: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/smoke-faq.html
limit exposure to smoke by staying indoors when possible remain informed on conditions & plan ahead if you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediatelyMore: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/smoke-faq.html
I will continue to share more useful resources as they become available. My thoughts are with our firefighters, first responders, and everyone who is at risk of evacuation.
As the wildfires continue, I’ve added this list of resources and more to my website: https://bonamici.house.gov/media/media/statements/wildfire-resources-stay-informed-stay-safe
I encourage everyone to sign up for emergency notifications:
Washington & Multnomah County: https://www.publicalerts.org/signup
Yamhill County: https://www.co.yamhill.or.us/content/emergency-alert-program-frequently-asked-questions
Clatsop County: https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/em/page/clatsopalerts
Columbia County: https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/stay-informed
Washington & Multnomah County: https://www.publicalerts.org/signup
Yamhill County: https://www.co.yamhill.or.us/content/emergency-alert-program-frequently-asked-questions
Clatsop County: https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/em/page/clatsopalerts
Columbia County: https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/stay-informed
. @OHAOregon has released fact sheets about how to protect your health against wildfire smoke in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Somali, and Vietnamese. More languages will come soon. They can be found here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx
. @OHAOregon ha publicado hojas informativas sobre cómo proteger su salud contra el humo de los incendios forestales en inglés, español, ruso, chino, somalí y vietnamita. Pronto se hará disponible hojas en más idiomas. Se pueden encontrar aquí: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preparedness/prepare/pages/prepareforwildfire.aspx
Be sure to closely monitor wildfire evacuation orders for your area and listen to local officials. A guide to understanding the evacuation levels can be found here and below.
Tips for how to prepare for an evacuation can be found here: https://www.ready.gov/wildfires
The Red Cross is offering temporary evacuation and shelter locations for those who need to leave their homes: https://twitter.com/RedCrossCasc/status/1303538710508519424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3ARedCrossCasc%7Ctwcon%5Etimelinechrome&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcross.org%2Flocal%2Foregon.html
The Red Cross is offering temporary evacuation and shelter locations for those who need to leave their homes: https://twitter.com/RedCrossCasc/status/1303538710508519424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3ARedCrossCasc%7Ctwcon%5Etimelinechrome&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcross.org%2Flocal%2Foregon.html
Pets and animals are also vulnerable to wildfires. Tips for how to keep them safe can be found here: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/wildfire-faq
Most evacuation fairgrounds accept livestock.
Most evacuation fairgrounds accept livestock.
The Governor’s Office also launched a new website with Oregon wildfire resources. That can be found here: https://wildfire.oregon.gov/
