Tigard CERT: Partners Being Prepared

06/13/2026

The air may be hot 🥵, but the water is cold 🥶. Don't forget your life jacket and be safe out there!

Water temperatures are still dangerously cold through most of the Northwest waterways. Please be careful in the water during the warm days coming up! Don't forget your life jacket!!

You can find more information about cold water safety here:
https://www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater

06/13/2026

In case you need a place to cool off during the evening heat - Tigard CERT will be operating a cooling center at the Tigard Library lobby and community room on Sunday (6-9pm) and Monday (8-9pm).

🌡️ An Extreme Heat Warning & Heat Advisory have been issued from Sunday, June 14th through Tuesday, June 16th.

Update: Heat Advisory now includes the coast on Sunday, June 14th.

Daytime temperatures from 92°F to 100°F with overnight lows of 63°F to 67°F are expected to impact the majority of the Willamette Valley from Sunday, June 14th through Tuesday June 16th, 2026.

The Extreme Heat Warning is for the Greater Portland-Vancouver Metro, Western Columbia River Gorge, and Chehalem Mountains.

The Heat Advisory is for all locations except for the Cascades, the Greater Portland-Vancouver, and Western Columbia River Gorge.

Now is the time to prepare for hot temperatures!

🧢 Have sunscreen & light-colored, loose-fitted clothing
🥵 Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day if possible
💨 Find locations with air conditioning
⚠️ Beware of cold water shock: wear a life jacket when swimming in local rivers and lakes

06/13/2026

Heads up Washington County -Burn Ban is now in place.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Enacts Burn Ban, Increases Staffing

Beginning June 13 at 12:01 a.m., Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) will enact a High-Fire Danger Burn Ban. Outdoor burning will be banned throughout TVFR’s jurisdiction, which includes portions of Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Yamhill counties.

In preparation for the hot weather this weekend, TVF&R will staff additional wildland response units to increase fire response capabilities.

The High-Fire Danger Burn Ban is coordinated with the Washington County Fire Defense Board and Oregon Department of Forestry. Burning restrictions are authorized under Oregon Revised Statute 478.960 and Oregon Fire Code 307.

The Burn Ban prohibits all of the following:
1. All backyard or open burning (of branches, yard debris, etc.).
2. All agricultural burning (agricultural waste, crops, field burning, etc.).
3. All other land clearing, slash, stump, waste, debris or controlled burning.

The Burn Ban does not prohibit:
1. Small outdoor cooking, warming or recreational fires. These include portable or permanent fire pits, fire tables, and campfires, with a maximum fuel area of three feet in diameter and two feet in height in a safe location away from combustibles or vegetation and are fully extinguished after use.
2. Barbeque grills, smokers and similar cooking appliances with clean, dry firewood, briquettes, wood chips, pellets, propane, natural gas, or similar fuels.

More restrictive fire safety rules may exist on and within 1/8 mile of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)-protected land throughout much of rural Washington County. ODF restrictions may include prohibitions on campfires, smoking, target shooting, powered equipment, motorized vehicles, and other public/private landowner and industrial fire restrictions. More details about ODF fire restrictions are available at https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html.

Outdoor fires started in violation of this burn ban may be immediately extinguished. If a fire agency responds to a fire started in willful violation of this burn ban, the person responsible may be liable for all costs incurred, as well as legal fees per ORS 478.965.

TVF&R urges residents to use extreme caution with smoking materials, barbecues, and other open flames. Visit www.tvfr.com for more tips, including how to protect a home located in a wildland urban interface, from a potential wildfire.

06/13/2026

As the weather heats up 🌡️so does the risk of wildfires. Do your part to reduce that risk.

Most wildfires start from everyday actions. You can help prevent them:
- Keep a 10ft safe zone around campfires
- Never toss lit ci******es
- Always follow burn bans & check local rules
Ready.gov/wildfires

07/27/2024

A special message from the trees in your yard!

Please don't forget to water us. We get thirsty too, but are often forgotten.

Thank You! 🌳🌲🌴

While you escape the heat of summer with fans, air conditioning or dips in a pool or lake, your trees could be parched. Oregon's higher average summer temperatures and longer droughts leave soils very dry. This can stunt your trees' growth, make them more susceptible to pests, or cause them to defoliate and die. Don't wait for leaves or needles to wilt - give your trees a good soaking. Once or twice a week for trees 3-5 years after planting and once or twice a month for older trees. That's why ODF's Urban and Community Forestry program supports Oregon Soak It Week the last week in July and August. It's a reminder that almost all trees need some summer water to look and be their best.

07/27/2024

Know before you go!

Due to several wildfires throughout the state, multiple Oregon State Parks are being impacted and are temporarily fully or partially closed. Please avoid any areas where wildfires are active. For updates on parks impacted by wildfires, please visit: https://bit.ly/3R7ZcbZ. This webpage is updated regularly, but it may not show all park closures.

Closures:
- Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
- Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
- Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
- Unity Lake State Recreation Site
- Bates State Park
- Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail from Mosier to Hood River, including East and West Hatfield Trailheads

Several roads and highways have been closed due to wildfires. Please use TripCheck.com to learn about closures and alternative routes. Relying on GPS might lead drivers into unsafe conditions.

For any wildfire updates, please visit wildfire.oregon.gov.

Image description: wildfire tinting the night orange. Trees can be seen in the foreground. The text reads "KNOW BEFORE YOU GO".

07/27/2024

Heads up Tigard!
On Ramp closure notice from ODOT!

Starting Monday morning, Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound OR 217 will close until Aug. 5.

Detour: Take the Greenburg Road on-ramp to head southbound on OR 217 and use the OR 99W interchange to return to northbound OR 217.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/or217/pages/default.aspx

Starting Monday morning, Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound OR 217 will close until Aug. 5.

Detour: Take the Greenburg Road on-ramp to head southbound on OR 217 and use the OR 99W interchange to return to northbound OR 217.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/or217/pages/default.aspx

07/27/2024

It’s wildfire season. Make sure your pets are included in your emergency plans.

If you ever need to evacuate your home, take your pets with you. There is no way to know how long you will be gone or when you will be able to return safely.

07/27/2024

Make sure you are ready for any potential power outage.

Make sure you’re ready for potential power outages!

Be prepared in advance
• Be two weeks ready – Gather food, medical supplies, batteries, pet supplies, among other things, needed by family members during an outage or evacuation for up to two weeks. Learn more about what supplies to consider.
• For individuals with a medical condition that requires power, contact your electricity service provider in advance of an outage to register a Medical Certificate. This certification provides added benefits and helps the utility ensure they meet your needs in the event of an outage.
• Make sure your utility service provider has current contact information to receive notifications by updating your account online. If uncertain which electric utility serves your area, visit https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/pages/find-your-utility.aspx.
• Keep cell phones fully charged in anticipation of an outage. Consider a car-charger for cell phones and other electronic devices.
• Plan for livestock water needs in the event well pumps lose power.
• Have a plan to relocate to an alternative location for power needs, or if you can, consider a backup generator.

During a power outage
• Avoid downed power lines, including anything near downed lines, at all costs.
• Stay clear of fire personnel and utility crews working to restore service in your community.
• Use flashlights or battery-operated lanterns for emergency lighting. Do not use candles or other potential fire hazards.
• Turn off lights and unplug electric appliances except for the refrigerator and freezer to help avoid a surge to the system when service is restored. After turning off all the lights, turn one light on to know when power has been restored.
• Use generators safely – Do not run the generator inside the home or garage or anywhere near a window or vent, as these spaces can capture deadly levels of carbon monoxide. Learn more about proper use of a generator to avoid hazardous conditions.
• Check on elderly neighbors or individuals with special needs who might need additional assistance.
• Call your electricity service provider to report an outage, do not call 911.

Natural gas tips
• If required to evacuate, no need to shut off natural gas.
• If natural gas appliances do not operate properly once electricity is restored, call your natural gas service provider.
• If natural gas service is shut off, do not turn on yourself. Call your natural gas service provider to restore service.
• If you smell natural gas, evacuate immediately and call 911.

07/26/2024

DID YOU CALL 9-1-1 ON ACCIDENT? Don't hang up! Instead following the directions below:

Step 1: Don't hang up, BREATHE!
Step 2: Try not to panic, accidents happen.
Step 3: Tell the call-taker it was an accident & answer their questions.
Step 4: Share this with your friends and family!

Have you or somebody you know been affected by an accidental dial to 9-1-1? Take a look at these helpful steps to know what you should do next time this happens!

DID YOU CALL 9-1-1 ON ACCIDENT?

Step 1: Don't hang up, BREATHE!
Step 2: Try not to panic, accidents happen.
Step 3: Tell the call-taker it was an accident & answer their questions.
Step 4: Share this with your friends and family!

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