Get Being Prepared - State Of Oregon - Oregon

Earthquakes are one of the most unpredictable and damaging disasters. The scientific community has yet to find a way to predict when an earthquake will occur with enough time to evacuate areas.

Personal preparedness includes being ready for emergencies at home, in your car, or anywhere else you may spend time. These preparedness efforts are a team effort. HSEM provides information and resources to help you better prepare for the possibility of an emergency or disaster.

The 2 Weeks Ready program recommends people have an emergency plan and enough food, water and supplies to survive on their own for at least two weeks following any large-scale disaster. Takes pressure off first responders so they can prioritize life-threatening situations and those most vulnerable.

Pack an emergency preparedness kit Drinking water (at least one gallon per person per day) Nonperishable food, such as canned veggies and protein bars. Manual can opener. Flashlights or portable lanterns and extra batteries. First aid kit. A crank- or battery-powered radio.

You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Learn how quick and easy it is to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. Use this guide to create your own emergency plan. Use the checklists to build a 72-hour emergency kit.

Oregon has practiced its response to the Big One, but an audit says the state is still significantly unprepared. Oregon is also behind national emergency preparedness standards that help states cope with any major disaster, such as a volcanic eruption, terrorist attack, or Cascadia earthquake and tsunami.

At a minimum, you should prepare to be isolated and on your own for at least a minimum of 3 days and nights. There will likely be the loss of utilities after a disaster. Power outages are a given, but water may be scarce as well. The phone system may be inoperable.

What to do BEFORE an Earthquake DROP down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake would knock you down. ... COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) under the shelter of a sturdy table or desk. ... HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops.