Oak Lodge CERT

10/15/2026

Today's the day! At 10:15, October 15, practice your drop, cover, and hold on game. Today's a great opportunity to talk with your co-workers and family about your earthquake plan. How and where will you meet up if you are in separate locations when the shaking happens? How will you deal with loss of communications, cell service, electricity, water? Every bit of planning you can do now may pay off later.

10/14/2026

This Thursday, October 15, 2026, is the day for the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. It happens at 10:15am. Set your phone to ring at that time.
Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On:
• Drop onto your hands and knees before the shaking knocks you down.
• Cover your head and neck with your arms, and get under a sturdy table or desk if one is nearby.
• Hold on to your shelter (or your head and neck) until the shaking completely stops.
Get ready before the quake hits:
• Secure heavy furniture. Anchor tall furniture, water heaters, and TVs to wall studs so they can't tip over or fall on you.
• Know your safe spots. Identify a sturdy table or desk in every room where you spend time.
• Be Two-Week Ready. Store enough water, food, medications, and supplies to last your household two weeks without outside help.
• Make a family communication plan. Pick an out-of-state contact everyone can reach by text when local phone systems become overloaded.
Join millions worldwide: The Great ShakeOut
On Thursday, October 15 at 10:15am, people around the world will Drop, Cover, and Hold On together for one minute. That minute could save your life someday. Practice so you know what to do when the shaking starts!

10/10/2026

Predictions are a much-warmer-than-usual winter in our corner of the Pacific Northwest. That likely means less snowpack, more drought next summer, difficulties for agriculture and ranchers, and more pests like ticks and mosquitoes that survive into 2027.

NOAA's December through February outlook is out, and a strengthening El Nino is shaping how the season leans across the country.

10/09/2026

Thank you to our elected Oregon officials who kept pushing for these approved funds to be released after they were withheld by the Trump Administration. These projects will help our region and people!

The funding is part of $225 million for nearly three dozen projects in Oregon that the Trump administration suspended in April 2025.

10/07/2026

Sign up to receive messages about the progress of your ballot in this crucial election.

Trust that your vote counts with simple, secure, mail ballot tracking! Know where your ballot is in the voting process — from mailed to accepted.

10/03/2026

Thinking about what canned & pantry foods to add to your food supply for disaster-prep? Here's a list to get you started that outlines some of the nutritional needs to consider.

A food shortage is never going to be an ideal situation. But it’s possible to build a healthy stockpile for your home.

10/02/2026

It's coming — are you ready for The Big One? - https://mailchi.mp/722e33b96c11/first-aid-aed-cpr-13893949

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

Did you know that today is National Good Neighbor Day? But feel free to celebrate all week! Building relationships with your nearest neighbors is a vital part of community resilience; we are stronger together! This year, why not reach out with a neighborly gesture to start or strengthen those neighborly bonds?

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09/26/2026

Two weeks ago OLCERT held a community Readiness Fair, hosted at RoseVilla. Check out all the informational booths and tables! It was great to see members of our community eager to learn about preparation and resilience! Hope to see you at the next one!