There will be a safety and health fair in Clatskanie this Saturday, October 2nd from 10 AM-2 PM at two locations:
* Fire Station/Wauna Credit Union Parking Lots on Truhaak Drive
* Clatskanie Elementary Cardiff Gymnasium
Various agencies, including Columbia County Emergency Management, will be there. Presenters and presentations include:
+ Clatskanie PUD: Electricity Demo Board
+ Clatskanie Kiwanis: Bicycle Rodeo
+ Columbia County Sheriff: Boater Safety
+ Clatskanie Gun Club: Gun Safety Tips
There is much more, and the event is FREE! Columbia County Rider will offer transportation between the two sites, also for FREE! Come join the fun on Saturday!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
ServiceMaster Classes
ServiceMaster is holding two courses on damage mitigation and cleanup in the coming weeks. The courses (listed below) are both held at 2305 Columbia Heights Road in Longview and are scheduled for:
* Water Damage Mitigation (October 13th from 9 AM-Noon)
* Smoke and Odor Mitigation (November 17th from 9AM-Noon)
Both courses are free and reservations are requested. Please call Jeremy Wilson at 360-425-3331 or e-mail Jeremy.Wilson@servicemasterjts.com to schedule a seat.
DISCLAIMER: Columbia County Emergency Management is passing along this information as a courtesy and for interested parties. It is not an endorsement of any private business' services.
* Water Damage Mitigation (October 13th from 9 AM-Noon)
* Smoke and Odor Mitigation (November 17th from 9AM-Noon)
Both courses are free and reservations are requested. Please call Jeremy Wilson at 360-425-3331 or e-mail Jeremy.Wilson@servicemasterjts.com to schedule a seat.
DISCLAIMER: Columbia County Emergency Management is passing along this information as a courtesy and for interested parties. It is not an endorsement of any private business' services.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Columbia County
Hazardous Weather Outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
510 AM PDT FRI SEP 17 2010
ORZ001>005-WAZ020>022-181515-
NORTH OREGON COAST-CENTRAL OREGON COAST-
COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON-
CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA-
WILLAPA HILLS-SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST-I-
5 CORRIDOR IN COWLITZ COUNTY-
510 AM PDT FRI SEP 17 2010
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE COAST AND COASTAL HILLS
OF NORTHWEST OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
AN UNSEASONABLY WET FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING UP TO ONE TO TWO
INCHES OF RAIN TO THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON AND NORTHWEST OREGON
COAST AND COAST RANGE BY THIS EVENING. RAINFALL RATES MAY BE HEAVY
AT TIMES...LEADING TO PONDING ON AREA ROADS.
MAINSTEM RIVERS ARE STILL LOW DUE TO THE DRY SUMMER PERIOD...SO
LARGER SCALE HYDROLOGIC ISSUES ARE NOT EXPECTED.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTER REPORTS OF ANY HEAVY RAINFALL TOTALS OR UNUSUALLY HEAVY
RAINRATES WOULD BE HELPFUL TODAY.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Update on Scappoose Weather Spotter Class
The weather spotter class to be held in Scappoose on Tuesday, October 5th at 7 PM will now be held at the Scappoose Senior Center at 33342 SW Meadow Drive (instead of the Scappoose Fire Department). If you are interested in attending, please contact us at 503-366-3933 or Will.Dubois@co.columbia.or.us .
Friday, September 10, 2010
Columbia County Proclaims National Preparedness Month
COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER “NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH”
At the regular meeting of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, Derek White, Columbia County Emergency Manager asked the Board to approve a proclamation designating the month of September as “National Emergency Preparedness Month”.
It is important that residents be proactive in preparing for any and all disasters or emergency situations. “We encourage all residents and businesses to have a plan and a disaster supply kit assembled and ready to go”, said Commissioner Tony Hyde. Columbia County has been affected by numerous disasters in past years, including five presidentially-declared disasters within the last decade, we want everyone to be aware of the information and training that is available to prepare for emergency situations”, he said.
The American Red Cross urges residents to “Be Red Cross Ready”. Get a kit. Make a plan, and be informed. For emergency preparedness information, go to www.redcross.org. For information on the County Emergency Management visit our website at www.co.columbia.or.us, click on departments and scroll down to Emergency Management. Those interested can also sign up to follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/columbiacoem and read our Blog at http://columbiacountyem.blogspot.com.
Contact Derek White, Director, Emergency Management at 503-366-3931.
At the regular meeting of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, Derek White, Columbia County Emergency Manager asked the Board to approve a proclamation designating the month of September as “National Emergency Preparedness Month”.
It is important that residents be proactive in preparing for any and all disasters or emergency situations. “We encourage all residents and businesses to have a plan and a disaster supply kit assembled and ready to go”, said Commissioner Tony Hyde. Columbia County has been affected by numerous disasters in past years, including five presidentially-declared disasters within the last decade, we want everyone to be aware of the information and training that is available to prepare for emergency situations”, he said.
The American Red Cross urges residents to “Be Red Cross Ready”. Get a kit. Make a plan, and be informed. For emergency preparedness information, go to www.redcross.org. For information on the County Emergency Management visit our website at www.co.columbia.or.us, click on departments and scroll down to Emergency Management. Those interested can also sign up to follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/columbiacoem and read our Blog at http://columbiacountyem.blogspot.com.
Contact Derek White, Director, Emergency Management at 503-366-3931.
Special Vernonia Preparedness and Earthquake Presentation
It's time to prepare for the coming winter and.....earthquakes? Columbia County Emergency Management will be holding a Preparedness and Earthquake Presentation at the Vernonia Fire Department (555 East Bridge Street) on Tuesday, Oct. 19th from 6:30-8 PM.
Vernonia sits in a very important seismic area and it's important to know how it might affect you. James Roddey, earth sciences information officer for the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, will be the speaker. His presentations have been featured on CNN and he is known for his entertaining and informational presentations.
Columbia County Emergency Management will also discuss the upcoming winter season and how to be prepared. The event is FREE and a prize drawing for participants will be held.
For more information, please contact Emergency Management at 503-366-3905 or at emergency.management@co.columbia.or.us
Vernonia sits in a very important seismic area and it's important to know how it might affect you. James Roddey, earth sciences information officer for the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, will be the speaker. His presentations have been featured on CNN and he is known for his entertaining and informational presentations.
Columbia County Emergency Management will also discuss the upcoming winter season and how to be prepared. The event is FREE and a prize drawing for participants will be held.
For more information, please contact Emergency Management at 503-366-3905 or at emergency.management@co.columbia.or.us
Countywide Preparedness Talks
We have been told that this coming winter will be colder and wetter than usual. Are you ready?
Join your Columbia County Emergency Management staff for presentations being held around the county in October and November. Each presentation will be packed with useful information on how to get ready for winter and how to prepare for disasters in general. Each event is FREE and there will be a prize drawing for participants at each venue!
Here is where and when we will be holding presentations:
* Clatskanie--Thursday, Oct. 7th from 10:30-11:30 AM at the Flippin Castle, 620 SW Tichenor Street
* Columbia City--Monday, Oct. 18th from 7-8 PM at the Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 2nd Street
* Rainier--Thursday, Oct. 28th from 7-8 PM at the Rainier School District Boardroom, 28170 Old Rainier Road
* St. Helens--Thursday, Nov. 18th from 10:30-11:30 AM at the St. Helens Senior Center, 375 South 15th Street
If you have questions, please contact Columbia County Emergency Management at 503-366-3931 or emergency.management@co.columbia.or.us
Join your Columbia County Emergency Management staff for presentations being held around the county in October and November. Each presentation will be packed with useful information on how to get ready for winter and how to prepare for disasters in general. Each event is FREE and there will be a prize drawing for participants at each venue!
Here is where and when we will be holding presentations:
* Clatskanie--Thursday, Oct. 7th from 10:30-11:30 AM at the Flippin Castle, 620 SW Tichenor Street
* Columbia City--Monday, Oct. 18th from 7-8 PM at the Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 2nd Street
* Rainier--Thursday, Oct. 28th from 7-8 PM at the Rainier School District Boardroom, 28170 Old Rainier Road
* St. Helens--Thursday, Nov. 18th from 10:30-11:30 AM at the St. Helens Senior Center, 375 South 15th Street
If you have questions, please contact Columbia County Emergency Management at 503-366-3931 or emergency.management@co.columbia.or.us
Thursday, September 2, 2010
VIPS Fund-Raiser September 8th
The Columbia County Volunteers in Partnership with the Sheriff (VIPS) will be holding a fund-raiser on Wednesday, September 8th from 5-9 PM at Burgerville in St. Helens. The VIPS program helps the Sheriff Office with Justice Facility staffing, traffic control during event, and much more. For more information, go to:
http://www.co.columbia.or.us/sheriff/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=17
http://www.co.columbia.or.us/sheriff/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=17
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