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Are you ready, Portland?! The Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is one day away. At 10:15 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday Oct. 15, we prepare for an earthquake by ducking, covering and holding on, or locking, covering and holding on if using a mobility device.

Happy National CERT Week & 40th anniversary to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs). Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs) were est. in 1994. Learn ab the tradition behind your civic participation at Thank you for your service!

RT @PortlandGov: Winter storms. Urban wildfire. Extreme heat. Floods. Cyberattack. Earthquake. The City of Portland plans for a wide range of hazards, some of which are becoming more frequent or more likely because of climate change. Preparedness season is upon us. Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort to focus on preparing for emergencies, leading up to the Great ShakeOut on Oct. 16, a nationwide drill to drop, cover and hold on in the event of an actual earthquake. Disaster planning is not a theoretical exercise. Every year, the City responds to multiple disasters. For example, a massive winter storm hit Portland in February 2025. Portland's most valuable asset in withstanding disasters is our community. Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs) embody the spirit of community resilience. More than 1,401 active volunteers—who complete extensive training—serve as vital partners in disaster readiness, response, and recovery, helping neighbors prepare, stay informed, and stay safe. Preparedness is everyone's responsibility. One thing you can do is sign up for public alerts at and to explore the site to learn about hazards affecting your area. Visit the City’s website to learn more about staying prepared. #Portland #EmergencyPreparedness

RT @PortlandGov: A massive fire blazed through the Centennial Mills building on NW Naito Parkway on Aug. 2. There are no known deaths or injuries, but there is extensive structural damage and a risk of collapse. The area is closed to the public – do not go inside the safety perimeter. This is an evolving situation. Visit the City’s website for updates. #Portland #PublicSafety

RT @NWSPortland: 😷 When is the smoke going away? Smoke will persist today, impacting air quality and visibility. Winds from the west are forecast to push smoke eastward beginning tonight into Thursday, but it won't be until Thursday night that we see the best clearing of the smoke. #ORwx #WAwx

RT @MultCoHealth: 🔥 ⚖️ Managing extreme heat and smoke can be a balancing act, but for most people at risk, extreme heat and overheating is more immediately dangerous than smoke. 🔄 If you have air conditioning, keep windows closed, set the AC to recirculate indoor air and run an air cleaner. 🏠 If you do not have AC, open windows at night to cool your home, be sure to run an air cleaner to help filter out the smoke let inside.

RT @NWSPortland: Protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Stay indoors and keep windows closed. Keep your pets indoors too! If you go outside, avoid exertion and consider wearing a respirator. Monitor the air quality for your zip code at #ORwx #WAwx

RT @PortlandGov: If you missed our first National Night Out event, here are some fun photos and an invitation to the next two Fridays' events on August 7th and 14th! Due to a heat advisory by the National Weather Service and unhealthy air quality from wildfire smoke, we've made the decision to cancel the National Night Out event on August 4 at Ed Benedict Park. More info on the other events: National Night Out is about more than meeting first responders—it's about building relationships, increasing transparency, and strengthening connections between community members and Portland's public safety systems. By consolidating City resources into these shared events, community members can engage with multiple public safety partners in a unified, accessible setting. All partnerships and participation are thoughtfully aligned to ensure the space remains welcoming, respectful, and rooted in the well-being of the community. @pdxfire @portlandpolice #Portland #CommunitySafety #NationalNightOut

Stay cool indoors (ASL video). @OregonDEQ has issued an air quality advisory today, Monday, Aug. 3 to at least the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 4. for the Portland metro area. More about staying safe when smoke is in the air:

High temps and declining air quality arrive tomorrow. Learn more about staying safe and healthy when air quality is compromised at

A pattern shift on Monday is expected to bring easterly to northeasterly winds to NW OR and SW WA. In turn, this will send smoke and haze from wildfires burning east of the Cascade crest into areas west of the Cascade crest. Expected to linger in the area through at least Wed.

Are you cooling off in rivers or lakes? Wear a life jacket and recreate responsibly on the water.

Save the date for AquaFest! Bring the whole family for FREE life jackets, water safety info and more.

Oregon DEQ issued an air quality advisory yesterday. Learn more about how to protect yourself at

We are issuing a mandatory wood burning restriction on July 21 since smog is in our area. Air pollution levels are increasing in parts of the county as intense heat continues. Do not burn wood unless you are exempt by Multnomah County. Stay tuned:

Hot days are coming. The majority of heat deaths in MultCo have been among men aged 50+ who live alone w-o air conditioning. Half have been veterans. If this sounds like someone you know, check on them. Help them make a plan to get somewhere cool. More at

🇺🇸 MESSAGE FOR #VETERANS, friends & family. The majority of heat deaths in Multnomah County have been among men aged 50+ who live alone in their own apartment or home without air conditioning. 1/2 have been veterans. Prevent heat death, get them out of the heat. Learn more:

Tsunami not expected from earthquake near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.

Tsunami Information Statement : M7.4 Near Coast Of Chiapas, Mexico 0749PDT Jul 17: Tsunami NOT expected; CA,OR,WA,BC,and AK

Get to know your public safety partners and your neighbors at National Night Out in your neighborhood. Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs) will be staffing tables to discuss how to get more involved and prepared. Come say hi!

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