Quake Up - NW Prepared

10/09/2023

ShakeOut! Oct 19, 2023! This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 19, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! Join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety. Check our our blog for more details: https://www.cedarhillsready.org/cedarhillsreadyblog

09/20/2023

National Emergency Alert - Oct 4th.
What's going to Happen? On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system, a tryout to ensure everything is working correctly in the event of a big, national disaster or attack. In the wake of the horrific fires on the island of Maui on August 8, when warning sirens that might have alerted people to the danger weren’t deployed, it’s a reminder of what systems are in place should they be needed.

On Wednesday, October 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET, every TV, radio and cellphone in the United States should blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency alert, accompanied by a notice along these lines:

“This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public."

On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system. Here's what to know.

06/21/2023

Join us for a free event on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, from 9 AM - 2 PM and get a chance to win some door prizes! We've got a new event map with 16 stations that you won't want to miss. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cascadia-quakeup-event-7123-tickets-632179013447?aff=oddtdtcreator

and invite your friends and family to join in on the fun. At the event, you'll have the opportunity to learn about first aid, emergency cooking, earthquake safety, tenting, and water purification. You can also practice using FRS radios while doing a "Hazards Hunt" walk in the neighborhood, view and discuss Oregon Field Guide's "Unprepared!" (showing at noon), and talk to experts about under-the-bed kits, information on utility shut-offs, neighborhood readiness, and more. This is a family-friendly event brought to you by Cedar Hills Ready!, QuakeUp!, and Eagle Scout Troop 618. It's free and open to everyone, so don't miss out! If you have any questions, visit us at www.cedarhillsready.org

08/31/2022

f you survive a major disaster event, will you survive the recovery? That depends on your preparation. Of course, you should have a minimum supply of two weeks of clean water: 1 gallon of water per person and pet for each day. Do the math and store the water this week! Also, you need to be prepared to take care of your sanitation (p*e & poo) and hygiene (hand washing) to protect your health and the health of others. Want to know what to do? Check out our latest video on Sanitation & Hygiene, preparing to stay clean and healthy in a disaster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe0LBVixhcQ

When the BIG ONE shakes Oregon, or an ice storm freezes our pipes solid, it will damage our water and sanitation systems. How do you stay clean and healthy i...