By understanding Oregon's hazards, individuals, neighborhoods, and communities can prioritize disaster preparedness to protect themselves, reduce losses, and recover quickly during the critical period immediately following a disaster.
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Winter Storms
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Wildfires
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Extreme Heat
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Floods
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Cascadia
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Lake Oswego Emergency Planning
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Oregon Emergency Planning
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National Programs
Do you have an emergency plan and enough supplies for you and everyone in your household to survive for at least two weeks following a disaster? Start from where you're at and build your self-reliance and community preparedness step-by-step with this toolkit.
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Preparing to Prepare
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Your Emergency Plan
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Food Plan
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Water Plan
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Waste and Hygiene Plan
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Shelter Plan
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First-Aid Plan
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Emergency Management
Utilize your Be 2 Weeks Ready Toolkit to do one unit at a time, at your own pace. Involve your family and kids in the activities tailored for them. Review the preparedness tips and resources PrepLO has provided.
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Emergency Water Sources
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Food Storage
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72 hr Packs
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Shelter and House Retrofitting
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Communication
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Heat and Cooking
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First Aid
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Sanitation
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And more
When disasters happen, first responders can quickly become overwhelmed and community members must rely on each other for help. Become an active member of our preparedness community.
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Become a Be 2 Weeks Ready Community Host to lead training activities.
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Training Videos
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Map Your Neighborhood
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CERT Training
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Start a Neighborhood Group
DISCLAIMER
Before proceeding, read our disclaimer: HERE
ABOUT US
We are a committed team of Lake Oswego neighborhood associations joined together to promote self sufficiency and resiliency.
We have combined our various education, experience and research to compile our recommendations. We know that there are many preparation options available, but our recommendations are based on our own experiences and what we feel will be applicable to the most people of Lake Oswego.
Feel free to to contact us with any questions about other alternatives or for further information on how we came to our recommendations.
Contact PrepLO
Contact Your Neighborhood Emergency Prep Group
Your neighborhood association chair can let you know if you have a local emergency preparedness group and how you can get involved. Follow the links on the city's webpage for the latest contact list: LINK