Douglas Public Health Network

08/04/2025

📣 Reminder: Due to the 🎡 Douglas County Fair falling on the first Thursday, ODHS has moved their First Thursday Resource Event to the second Thursday this month: August 14th!

08/04/2025

🚨 Fraud Alert: Ongoing Scams Targeting Elderly Residents 🚨

We are receiving increased reports of fraudulent phone calls and money scams targeting older adults in our community. These scams are often convincing and designed to pressure victims into sending money or providing personal information.

Key Details:

Scammers may claim to be law enforcement, court officials, utility companies, or even family members in distress.

Common tactics include demands for payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

Victims are often told to act immediately and not to tell anyone.

What You Should Know:

Law enforcement will never demand payment over the phone.

No legitimate agency will ask for gift cards or crypto payments.

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Please talk to elderly family members and neighbors about these scams. If you or someone you know has received a suspicious call, report it to us at [insert phone number].

Stay alert and help protect our community.

07/31/2025

🚨 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮? 🚨

Now is the perfect time to sign up for 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐒, the emergency notification system that helps keep you informed during:

✅ Police activity
✅ Fires
✅ Natural disasters
✅ Evacuations
✅ Missing persons..and more.

📲 Registration is quick and easy — just visit www.dcso.com/alerts to get started.

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐨!

07/31/2025

UC Santa Cruz game makers invite users to test their safety instincts before disaster strikes

07/30/2025

𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊
In our fast-paced world, staying informed about emergencies is crucial for your safety and well-being. One of the most effective ways to receive timely updates is by signing up for emergency alerts. Whether we're dealing with severe weather, natural disasters, or other critical events, these alerts provide essential information that can save lives. Another important task is ensuring that your profile is up to date and all your information is current. Now is a great time to do a wellness check on your Douglas Alerts profile. Here are some tips:

𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒:
• Need a profile? It takes less than 10 minutes to create.
• Have you forgotten your username or password? Reset it from the log in page.
• Does every member in your household, who has their own mobile device, have their own account?
• No longer live in Douglas County - Want to remove your profile? You can delete your profile when you log in or you can contact us, and we’ll delete it for you.

𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒:
• Is your street address correct? Do NOT list P.O. Boxes.
• Did your address verify to the correct location?
• Did you know you can list more than one address such as a family member’s home,
where you work or another property you may own.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
• Is your information up to date? New mobile phone? Removed a landline? Remove
duplicate phone numbers each number only needs to be listed once per contact method.
• Did you fill out the SMS Text # field with your mobile number if you want to receive
notifications via text?
• Is your email address current?
• Is your information in the order you want to be contacted? (e.g. text, mobile
voice call, landline voice call, email).

𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐏:
• Have you downloaded the Everbridge mobile app?
• Did you select Everbridge Push App in your profile to receive notifications to the
app?

𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐏? 𝐃𝐎 𝐒𝐎 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘
• Start your new account by registering at: www.dcso.com/alerts
• Need assistance or don’t have a computer? Call us at the numbers below. We are here to help!
• Residential and business landline numbers are automatically enrolled in the
contact list - no action is needed.

𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒?
We are here to help. Call or email us anytime.
(541) 440-6025
(541) 440-6026
douglasalerts@douglascountyor.gov
For more information, visit: www.dcso.com/alerts

07/30/2025

Know Your Emergency Numbers 🔥

In a wildfire, knowing who to call is important!

🚗 511 – For real-time road and traffic conditions
📱 211 – For local resources, evacuation info, and community assistance
🚨 911 – For life-threatening emergencies only

Save these numbers in your phone and share with loved ones. Be prepared, stay informed, and stay safe, Oregon.

07/28/2025

Prevent misuse by storing opioids safely. Keep them in a secure location out of reach of others and dispose of unused medications properly. Safe storage can save lives.

Become an Alert Ally with Aware Prepared Alive and help share life-saving information about substance use in your community.

Sign up today at www.awarepreparedalive.com

07/23/2025

Did you know overdoses can happen with common prescription medications? Accidentally taking multiple doses or mixing meds is more common than you think. Having Naloxone (Narcan) on hand can save a life in an emergency.

Become an Alert Ally with Aware Prepared Alive and help share life-saving information about substance use in your community.

Sign up today at www.awarepreparedalive.com

07/23/2025

07/23/2025

Douglas County Cancer Services helps with living expenses for Douglas County families of youth undergoing cancer treatment and diagnosis. Treatment is expensive. We are here to help.
Apply Today: https://rebrand.ly/n74752r

07/21/2025

Wildfire smoke is harmful, especially for children, pregnant people, and those with chronic medical conditions. People at risk for severe smoke effects should try to stay indoors when the air quality reaches “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” and others when outdoor air quality reaches “unhealthy.”

Monitor air quality in your area:
• Check the Oregon DEQ Air Quality Index map aqi.oregon.gov
• Visit the Oregon Smoke Information blog oregonsmoke.org
• Download the free OregonAIR app

Stay up to date on local emergency alerts at oralert.gov

07/18/2025

If you live in a high-risk area for wildfires, clear a 30-foot area around your home of anything that will burn. Make sure this fire-resistant zone is free of leaves, debris or flammable materials.

Learn more: ready.gov/wildfires