Resources

This page is your resource guide to weblinks for additional information on a variety of topics from preparedness to air quality to weather to evacuations to disaster planning.  

Preparedness: Learn how to prepare for the unexpected by planning, making go kits and practicing evacuations

• https://www.ready.gov/
• https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness
• https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/?language=en_US

Weather:  Stay up to date on the latest weather.

The National Weather Service – Medford, Oregon https://www.weather.gov/mfr/

Road and Weather Conditions: It’s always a good idea to check the road and weather conditions before you travel.  Oregon Department of Transportation https://www.tripcheck.com/

Air Quality Index:  Health and air quality information.  Air Now https://fire.airnow.gov/

Power Outages: For the latest information about power outages contact:

• Pacific Power https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html
• Douglas Electric Cooperative https://www.dec.coop/ 
• Central Lincoln PUD https://clpud.org/

Evacuations: Learn more about evacuation levels and the current evacuation notices in your area. 

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office https://www.dcso.com/EVACUATIONS

Extreme Heat: Find out how to keep cool when temperatures rise.  

• https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html
• https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/extreme-heat-safety.html

Extreme Cold: Find out how to stay safe in extreme cold weather. https://www.weather.gov/dlh/extremecold

Wildfire Safety: Be prepared and know what to do if wildfires break out.  

• https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/wildfire.html
• https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Wildfire/Preparing-homes-for-wildfire
• https://www.ready.gov/wildfires
• https://wildfire.oregon.gov/

Fire Prevention:  Learn how you can help increase community awareness about fire safety.

• https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/

For more information on emergency preparedness upcoming events, or to get in touch with Emergency Manager Emily Ring, please call or email:

Phone: (541) 440-6025

Email: emily.ring@douglascountyor.gov