What's Happening?Participating in disaster preparedness events and exercises is a great way to have fun and learn something practical that may save your life. Many organizations, including Neighbors Ready!, hold educational events that are completely free to the public or at cost for materials. Check out these free upcoming events below. You can also find additional community events on our Ready! News Blog.
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A great way to get prepared is to volunteer. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Beaverton Volunteer Fair on Saturday, Jun 6th, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Beaverton City Library. We'll be sharing a table just outside the library with Beaverton CERT. For more details, check out the City of Beaverton website.
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In times of a disaster or emergency our community will need safe, accessible places to shelter and support individuals and families. Washington County, Oregon is offering a series of trainings and workshops that are intended to help recruit and train staff and volunteers to safely and effectively support mass care operations in coordination with Washington County Emergency Management. This free class series is offered from May 28 - Oct 13, and they are open to all Washington County partners, including affiliated volunteers (CERT/MRC/ARC), city and county staff, and other interested individuals. See the attached flyer for class details, dates, and registration links.
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If you live in the City of Portland and you want to organize your neighborhood, you can get support from Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET). Your group of 10 or more people may request a Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) volunteer to present simple, inexpensive ways to prepare for emergencies ranging from severe weather to a major earthquake. These are virtual or in-person, and last for 75 minutes. Fill out a PBEM Presentation Request form.
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Portland NET Volunteer Radio Resources
PBEM Volunteer Resources
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