NEIGHBORS READY! - Readiness News

Climate change threats to your home

11/28/2023

The U.S. government’s comprehensive report on the effects of climate change details challenges for every part of the country.

In the Pacific Northwest, we feel the effects of climate change now. We've seen historic droughts and wildfire seasons, more frequent storms and floods, and searing heat waves that have resulted in nearly a thousand deaths in Oregon and Washington over the last few years. Climate change has revved up and super-sized disasters across all regions of the U.S., making it even more important for communities and individuals to get prepared and for everyone to do what they can to reduce their impact on the environment.

According to the Fifth National Climate Assessment, in the 1980s, the country saw a billion-dollar disaster every four months on average. Now, there's one billion-dollar disaster every three weeks.

Urban Tour Group, Are You Ready?

11/2/2023

Cedar Hills Ready! co-founders, Karen Ronning-Hall and Bill Hall, met with a group of over 70 members of the Urban Tour Group (UTG) on November 2nd, 2023. UTG volunteers offer FREE walking tours of downtown Portland and also classroom presentations of their walking tours for children in 3rd-5th grades. Given the increasing number of disasters we are experiencing with extreme weather events that result in power outages, fires, flooding, and shortages of food and potable water, it's important for everyone to get ready, especially people who work with children. Check out the full presentation with speaker notes.

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ShakeOut! At the Beach & Elsewhere

10/26/2023

What do you do if a mega earthquake happens and you are at the beach? Run for the hills, right?! Knowing what to do, and actually doing it are two separate things, and that's why practice is so important.
During the International ShakeOut! exercise on Thursday, Oct 19th, 2023, I participated in a tsunami drill with the South Tillamook County CERT team. I met new people and learned the routes to two tsunami assembly areas in Neskowin, Oregon.
If you spend time at the beach, consider walking the evacuation routes as a practice; note how much time it takes you to vigorously walk to high ground.

When at the beach, practice walking to your Tsunami Assembly Area.

CDC All-Hazards Preparedness Guide

10/24/2023

Check out this All-Hazards Preparedness Guide from the CDC. It covers basic information about getting prepared for a wide variety of situations, including:

Shelter-in-Place
Advice for those with special needs
Bioterrorism
Chemical emergencies
Earthquakes
Extreme heat
Hurricanes
Landslides and mudslides
Pandemic Influenza
Tornados
And more.

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ShakeOut! Oct 19th 2023

10/9/2023

ShakeOut! Oct 19, 2023! This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 19, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! Join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety. For more information, check out www.shakeout.org.
Not sure what to do during an earthquake? Check out the videos at Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. The videos include information on what to do during an earthquake to protect yourself if:

Great safety information that you can practice to keep safe during an earthquake.

Join Us for the July 4th Cedar Hills Parade

6/15/2023

Join us for the Cedar Hills July 4th Parade. Send us an email if you'd like to join our Kazoo Band or just walk with us. No musical talent needed. Pets and people welcome. We'd love to meet you.

Cascadia QuakeUp! Sheltering Skills after a Disaster (July 1, 2023)

6/1/2023

What do you do after the Big One strikes Oregon? You may be without water, electricity or sewage for weeks or months! Bring family and friends to learn and practice skills that will come in handy after a major disaster. Register and join us for this free event on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, from 9 AM - 2 PM at Cedar Hills UCC, 11695 SW Park Way, Portland, OR.
At this event, you'll learn survival skills for a major disaster, and you'll have the opportunity to participate in a viewing and discussion of Oregon Field Guide's "Unprepared." Demos on first aid, emergency cooking, earthquake safety, tenting, and water purification will be provided by BSA Troop 618.

We'll have go bags and under-the-bed kits, information on utility shut-offs, neighborhood ready, door prizes, and more. You can get your questions answered by experienced disaster preparedness experts.
Everyone is welcome, and it's free. Share and invite all your important people. All registered participants will be entered for door prizes. Walk-ins also welcome.
Questions? Visit us at www.cedarhillsready.org or contact us at info.cedarhillsready@gmail.com with questions.

Save the date: 2023 Beaverton Volunteer Fair

5/21/2023

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Check out the Cedar Hills Ready! booth at the 2023 Beaverton Volunteer Fair on Saturday, June 10th, from 10 AM - 1 PM, at the Beaverton Library, 12375 SW Fifth Street, Beaverton, OR 97005. This event, sponsored by the City of Beaverton, is dedicated to raising awareness for our local non-profits and community groups with the hope of increasing donations and volunteers to help drive their cause. Community members who are interested in learning more about how to be involved are highly encouraged to attend! To find out more about the event, check out the City of Beaverton's website.

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Neighborhood Ready! Disaster Scenario Game

4/18/2023

Barbara Bracken, Master of Disaster, leads her team through a disaster scenario (4/17/2023)

Over 25 neighbors gathered to play at the Cedar Hills Ready! Disaster Scenario Game on April 17th, 2023. This interactive experience helped prepare neighbors for various disaster scenarios that could occur in the Pacific Northwest. Participants collaborated with neighbors in solving common problems that could be faced during a disaster. By simulating a disaster scenario, players developed knowledge and skills to better respond to a real-life emergency. Many mentioned how the collaborative approach helped them recognize the importance of connecting with neighbors to create a plan before a disaster occurs.

The Big One! Presentation Downloads

3/17/2023

"The BIG ONE? How to Become Earthquake and Fire Safe in Your Home."

If you attended our March meeting, you may want to download some of the resources we mentioned during the presentation. Here is where you find them:

Click to open the Earthquake Home Hazards checklist