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Marisol Lozano-Peralta works with neighborhood volunteers who are prepared to assist in the event of a citywide emergency.
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Urban wildfire: How Portland is prepared, and what you can do
Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.
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PBEM Hires New Operations Coordinator
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DELAYED to Nov. 21 -- Traffic Advisory: Flood protection wall assembly exercise to close lanes on N Marine Drive, Thursday, Nov. 14
UPDATE, Nov. 14: This exercise has been delayed to Nov. 21, due to a staffing shortage. The hours of the lane closures will be limited to 8 to 11:30 a.m.
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City of Portland Unified Command Statement Regarding Election Preparedness
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How the City Prepares Together
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City enhances services during July 2024 emergency heat response
Additional coordination across service areas and jurisdictions is needed to ensure that cooling spaces, employee safety, and outreach meet the community's needs.
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Proclamation honors 30-year anniversary of Neighborhood Emergency Team volunteers
Portland City Council celebrated the 30-year anniversary of the Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) program with a proclamation on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Improving emergency response through citywide coordination
Every weather event is an opportunity for the City of Portland to identify needs, improve processes and strategize for a more resilient Portland.
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Online tool now available for property owners and tenants to report damage from recent storms
The self-assessment tool supports efforts to understand the scope of property damage citywide and pursue state and federal disaster assistance.
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Ernie Jones Retires from PBEM
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Community Organizations Prepare for Wildfire Smoke
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Early Morning Warning Reached More People than Intended
Approximately 10,100 phone numbers and email addresses received this notification when it was intended to reach only 150 within a two-block radius.
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