Lincoln County COAD

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

⚠️🚗 It’s time to refresh your emergency car kit!

As the seasons change, take a few minutes to make sure your vehicle is ready for whatever the road brings.

🧥 Swap in season-appropriate layers
🩹 Replenish your first aid supplies
🔋 Replace old batteries
💧 Restock fresh drinking water
🔦 Check flashlights and other emergency gear

💡 Pro tip: Don’t leave plastic water bottles sitting in a hot vehicle for months. Rotate them regularly for fresh water or consider shelf-stable emergency water pouches.

A few minutes of preparation now can make a big difference when you need it most. 🚗🎒

10/13/2026

Hazard Preparedness Workshop: Mapping Isolation in Lincoln County

What happens when a major hazard cuts off part of our community? Join OSU Extension Service and Oregon Sea Grant to map what each isolated area has, identify critical gaps, and prioritize practical preparedness actions.

Participants will:

Identify isolated areas by exploring how roads, bridges, fire, flooding, earthquakes, or other hazards could physically separate Lincoln County communities
Inventory local assets, including food, water, healthcare, shelter, communications, equipment, and people with key skills
Find critical gaps by discussing what could become scarce or inaccessible during an extended isolation period
Set preparedness priorities, including supply caches, fire defensible-space needs, and mitigation strategies

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Location: OSU Extension Office, 1211 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365
Lunch will be provided.

Registration is open only to LCCOAD member volunteers, staff, and board. Register online: https://beav.es/YDU

Questions or accommodation requests: contact Felicia Olmeta Schult at [email protected].

10/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Catherine Roller to the Lincoln County COAD Board of Directors.

Catherine has been involved in emergency preparedness since 1972, when the American Red Cross and the Tierra del Oro Girl Scouts partnered on training and simulation exercises. She went on to become an American Red Cross Safety Services Instructor, teaching first aid, CPR, emergency mass care and feeding, and water safety.

Since retiring to Newport in 2019, Catherine has served as Central Coast CERT Manager and Chair of the Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Committee (LC5). She also supports the LCSD Teen CERT program, teaches emergency preparedness classes at Oregon Coast Community College, and volunteers with the Office of Emergency Management.

Her decades of experience as an educator and preparedness leader will be a real asset to our work supporting Lincoln County residents before, during, and after disaster.

Please join us in welcoming Catherine to the board. Read more about her background and meet the rest of our team here:

Bringing voluntary organizations together across the State of Oregon to ensure timely, coordinated support for people and communities affected by disasters.

10/08/2026

“The board is really excited to start working with Rian immediately. We have had great momentum this summer without an ED permanently in place, but having Rian take the reins and continue building on that momentum seamlessly will be wonderful. Rian brings a real connection to the community and fosters great relationships with many organizations, which is what we need as we build up our local COAD.” said Lincoln County COAD Board Chair, Emily Blume
Please help us welcome Rian Martinsen, Lincoln County COAD's new Executive Director.
You may already know Rian from her work in our community. She serves on the boards of Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County and CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, has served on the Waldport and Newport Chamber boards, and volunteers all around the county.
A few things to know about Rian:
U.S. Navy veteran and former wildland firefighter
20 years in risk and safety management
OSHA Outreach Trainer since 2006
Teaching First Aid, CPR and AED since 1997
Grew up in a small town in NE Utah and has called Lincoln County home for seven years
Rian's guiding words come from Eleanor Roosevelt: "It's not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself."
Drop a welcome in the comments and get to know Rian on our blog: https://lincolncoad.org/news/meet-rian-martinsen-lincoln-county-coads-new-executive-director/

Lincoln County COAD welcomes Rian Martinsen, a Navy veteran, former wildland firefighter and safety trainer, as its new executive director.

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

💧 Water security is disaster preparedness.

When wells run low, power goes out, or summer drought hits, a rainwater collection system can keep your farm running. Lincoln County COAD is proud to partner on this FREE hands-on class from OSU Extension's Small Farms Program:

🌧️ Storing and Using Rainwater on Your Small Farm
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 | 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Tel-tvm', 5213 Logsden Rd, Logsden, OR

In this class, you'll:
✅ Learn what to consider when designing a rainwater collection system for your farm
✅ Hear from local farmers who harvest and use rainwater
✅ Tour a working on-farm collection system

Dinner is provided! Part of the event is outdoors, so dress for the weather.

⏰ Space is limited to 50 participants. Register by October 12: https://beav.es/YT7

More on our News: https://lincolncoad.org/news/storing-using-rainwater-on-your-small-farm-workshop/

Questions? Contact Miranda Gray at [email protected]. Accommodation requests: Evie Smith, 541-283-5119 or [email protected].
Lincoln County Extension Service, Oregon State University
Tel-tvm’ - Siletz Tribal Farm

Presented with OSU Extension Service, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Resilience Permaculture Design, and Oregon Sea Grant.

09/23/2026

Preparedness resources are available in Spanish!

National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15–Oct. 15, is an opportunity to recognize the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities—and to highlight the importance of making preparedness information accessible to all Oregonians.

Did you know Oregon’s Be 2 Weeks Ready toolkit is available in Spanish? The step-by-step toolkit helps individuals and families build preparedness over time, with units covering emergency planning, food, water, hygiene, shelter, first aid and more.

This week’s tip: Share the Spanish-language Be 2 Weeks Ready toolkit with Spanish-speaking family members, friends, neighbors and community organizations. Preparedness is stronger when everyone has access to information they can understand and use.

Explore Be 2 Weeks Ready and select “Spanish / Español” under Available Versions
https://f.mtr.cool/mk65adubl7

09/23/2026

🥫💙 This upcoming Saturday, we’re taking action together in Lincoln County!

We’re incredibly grateful to the partners helping make our Day of Action Lincoln County possible:
👏 Oregon State Credit Union
👏 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
👏 Georgia-Pacific Toledo Mill
👏 Newport National Guard
👏 North Lincoln Health District
👏 Samaritan Health Services
👏 Oregon Coast Bank
👏 Chinook Winds Casino Resort
👏 Oregon Coast Aquarium
👏 Rotary Club of Newport
👏 Rotary Club of Lincoln City
👏 Toledo VFW Post 4227
👏 Thompson's Sanitary Service
👏 Three Trees Design & Construction
👏 NW Natural

Employees and community partners will come together to package 50,000 meals that will be distributed through local nonprofits to people in Lincoln County who need them.

Thank you for bringing your teams, your resources, and your commitment to making a local impact.

We’re grateful to have you alongside us.

United is the Way!