Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster

09/23/2026

Join us Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 AM on Teams for our monthly partners meeting. We have a guest speaker and more!
Details on our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ccvoad/sept-newsletter-70386

Our featured presentation comes from Dr. Leslie King of the Sandy River Watershed Council, who will discuss air quality monitoring gaps in Clackamas County. After Oregon's record-setting 2026 wildfire season, when many of our communities faced extreme smoke and hazardous PM2.5 levels, this conversation couldn't be more timely.

Dr. King will cover:
✅ The limited number of state-maintained air quality monitors
✅ How coverage gaps affect rural and river-adjacent communities
✅ Opportunities for community-based monitoring and collaboration

All partners and friends of CCVOAD are welcome. We hope to see you there!

🔗 Join via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22248287711?p=GnK7UiqzlfP1teJl00

Governor Tina Kotek has announced the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a statewide strategy created to help communities anticipate, withstand, adapt, and recover from natural hazards as disasters grow more frequent and severe. More than 4,000 Oregonians contributed to this effort, including commun...

09/16/2026

ORVOAD September Partner's Meeting 🌲

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Where: Live via Teams (click link below!)

As we move into preparedness season, now's the time to connect with partners across Oregon. Our September meeting brings together disaster response coordinators, voluntary organizations, and community leaders for:

✓ Statewide updates & best practices
✓ Resource coordination
✓ Peer learning & shared strategies

https://mailchi.mp/orvoad/orvoad-2026-september-partners-meeting
Questions? Reply in the comments!

09/12/2026

September is ! 🎒🏠

Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Oregon—a reminder that preparedness starts with simple steps we can take today to help our families and communities be ready for emergencies.

Throughout the month, OEM will be sharing tools, tips and resources from our Be 2 Weeks Ready program to help Oregonians build resilience and prepare to be self-sufficient for at least two weeks following a disaster.

And there’s more to come! 📅

➡️ Ready Fair: Oct. 10 in Salem — a FREE, family-friendly preparedness event
➡️ Great Oregon ShakeOut: Oct. 15 at 10:16 a.m. — practice Drop, Cover and Hold On
➡️ Great Oregon Camp-In: Oct. 16–18 — put your emergency plans and supplies to the test at home

Preparedness doesn’t happen all at once. Start where you are, take one step at a time, and help build a more resilient Oregon.

Learn more: Oregon.gov/OEM

09/01/2026

Tomorrow is the day! The National Night Out reschedule… Don’t miss out on this fun evening — several first responders onsite, and some local businesses and vendors.

Visit with our local firefighters, sheriffs, AMR, Lifeflight, Search and Rescue, Sheriff’s Posse, Clackamas Transportation, Clackamas VOAD, and us! Oregon Livestock Council and much more. Even pet a goat!

Shop treats from American Berry Farm, Grateful Acres, Mill Creek Acres Farms, Steph’s Sweet & Such, James & Co Photography.

Free hot dogs, non-alcoholic drinks, otter pops and more. Even a dunk tank.

There will be parking on the south side of Leland across from the park. We ask that if you are bringing a pet, they are on a leash and you clean up after them.

09/01/2026

Just a friendly reminder regarding possible predicted rain. Even if it rains here, that does NOT mean wildfire season has left the building. 😂🌲

That little rain shower? Cute. ☔
Your backyard burn pile? Still not invited to the party. 🔥🚫

Wildfire season is still in effect, so please check current burn restrictions before lighting anything (check with our buddies at the U.S. Forest Service).

Because in Oregon, we can go from “Where’s my raincoat?” 🌧️** to “Why is there smoke?” 😳🔥faster than you can say *“But it was raining yesterday!”*

Stay safe, stay smart, and let’s keep Oregon green. 🌲💚



*Thank you Ruth and Curry County COAD

08/27/2026

See you there!

Stop by the Beavercreek Community Park, 15281 S Leland Road on September 1st from 5:30-8pm.

We will have some great treats from some of our local vendors. Meet our local EMS providers, Photo opportunities, local businesses and more. See you Tuesday ♥️

Invite your family, friends and neighbors. Feel free to share this post.

08/26/2026

Our August Partner’s Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27th @ 11:30am. We’ll focus on early-season wildfire experiences across Clackamas County.

We’ll gather around the table to discuss:
What partners are seeing on the ground so far
Emerging unmet needs in our communities
Coordination opportunities as fire activity continues

Round‑table updates from organizations across the county
Partners are encouraged to reach out to CCVOAD anytime with emerging needs, resource gaps, or coordination questions. Your insights help strengthen our shared response as wildfire season continues.

Join us every month, the last Thursday of the month from 11:30-12:30pm! Link to Teams meeting and other details included in the newsletter, link:
https://mailchi.mp/ccvoad/aug-newsletter-70054

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08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Behind the scenes, emergency managers work year-round to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from wildfires, extreme weather like floods, heat waves and ice storms, disease outbreaks, industrial contamination, and water and air quality issues.

211 is Oregon’s designated statewide information line during disasters and public emergencies, and the front door to information and resources before, during and after public emergencies and disasters.

Our 211info emergency management team works closely with statewide, regional and municipal emergency management partners, as well as local community-based organizations, to help communities prepare and maintain accurate, timely and reliable information and resources.

Learn more about how emergency management and disaster response works at 211info, and how we help people find the right resources to prepare, plan and recover: 211info.org/2026/07/heat-smoke-fire/ -response

08/25/2026

Protecting Livestock from Smoke Exposure

The OSU Extension Service advises that wildfire smoke contains fine particles that can irritate animal respiratory systems. During smoke events, livestock owners are encouraged to minimize animal exercise, provide abundant fresh water, and use dust‑free bedding or feed. Misting or sprinkling holding areas can also help reduce airborne particulates.

A recent OSU study found that even short-term smoke exposure can elevate stress markers in calves and activate immune responses before outward symptoms appear. Producers should closely monitor air quality forecasts and adjust livestock activities accordingly.

Livestock intended for exhibition should only be shown on days with favorable air quality and should be monitored for signs of respiratory stress.