The Rural Communities Prepared for Disasters webinar is a free, two-part virtual series hosted by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM). The focus will be on helping rural Oregonians prepare for and recover from events like wildfires, ice storms, and extreme heat.
Join us for a free, two-part virtual educational series on how to help rural communities prepare for and recover from the disasters we face every year in Oregon such as ice storms, flooding, wildfires and extreme heat.
Wednesday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT
In this session, attendees will learn:
- How disasters impact communication channels and ways to stay informed
- How to know when to evacuate and what to do when you can't
- What types of backup power sources exist and how to know which one is best for your needs
Wednesday, May 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT
In this session, attendees will learn:
- How the recovery process is funded and what it means
- What to know to set up for a smoother recovery
- The impact of long-term recovery groups and how to get involved
Who should attend?
- Organizations, community groups, and faith-based organizations supporting rural communities
- Emergency management professionals
- Anyone interested in this topic
Event will be offered in English with Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Ukrainian translation with ASL interpreting and CART realtime captioning in English.
Both sessions will be recorded and posted to the B2WR YouTube channel.
For questions regarding this event or to request a reasonable accommodation, email: [email protected]
