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The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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Emergency Management

Bureau/Office

Promote readiness, coordinate response, and build resilience for Portland. The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) develops and implements strategic planning, programs, and policies to continually advance the city's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

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Portland Neighborhood Emergency Team training

Volunteer to be a Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) Member

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Portland COAD

Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Node - BEECN

Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Nodes (BEECNs)

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Hazards

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Get Ready

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Emergency Plans

Portland map showing the downtown and Willamette River.

PBEM Strategic Plan 2017-2020

Meet the PBEM Team

About the PBEM Team

Emergency Coordination Center

Submit Feedback to the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management

A photograph of happy people at a Neighborhood Emergency Team volunteer event

Presentation request: 'Emergency Preparedness for You, Your Family, and Your Community'

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Portland Emergency Management

pbeminfo@portlandoregon.gov

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