Stay InformedWhen emergencies strike, public safety officials use timely and reliable systems to alert you. Staying informed before and during an emergency or can give you critical life saving information. This page describes several warning alerts, how to sign up for them, and what you can do to stay informed before and during an emergency or disaster.
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Emergency Alert System (EAS)
Find out what stations you should tune into for local emergency information by doing a quick internet search for EAS stations in your area. Be sure to include the areas where you frequently visit, such as work and school, and all of the areas along your evacuation routes. Make sure your label and program in your emergency radios with your specific EAS stations so everyone knows exactly which stations to listen to for emergency information and updates. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) Wireless emergency alerts send a text message to your cell phone with a unique sound and vibration repeated twice to get your attention. You do not need to subscribe to receive these alerts. They will be sent to your phone automatically if your cellphone is cable of receiving them. Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Integrated Public Alert and Warning System is an improved version of the EAS that was developed by FEMA. |
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Watch Duty
Watch Duty is a wildfire mapping and alert app. Watch Duty provides up-to-the-minute, life-saving information through a dedicated team of active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters who monitor radio scanners around the clock. You can download Watch Duty from the app store on your phone or tablet or access it on your computer on a browser. Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any government agency. The information provided in this app is sourced from publicly available and trusted sources, including but not limited to government agencies, radio transmissions, and satellite data. Watch Duty is free of charge and free of advertising or sponsorship. State of Oregon Fire Dashboard Keep track of ongoing fires in Oregon. Click the image to access the State of Oregon Fire Dashboard. |
Click for info on Watch Duty, available online and as an app on your phone.
Click image to connect to the State of Oregon Fire Dashboard
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Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Updates.
Stay up-to-date with TVF&R news, notifications and alerts. Sign up here with your email. |
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ShakeAlert® is the earthquake early warning system for Oregon, Washington, and California. It is operated by the US Geological Survey. ShakeAlert detects an earthquake moments after it begins, so that alerts can be sent to people in the affected area. Because information travels faster than earthquake waves, alerts can reach people quickly—even before they begin to feel shaking.
How can I get an alert on my phone? No sign-up is required to receive ShakeAlert notifications, and no action needs to be taken other than enabling emergency alerts on your cell phone. Want to learn more? Watch the video below, or check out the ShakeAlert page on Oregon.gov. |
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Learn about National Alerts
For more details on US national alert systems, how to set them up or troubleshoot problems, check out the Alerts on Ready.gov |
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FEMA Mobile App
The FEMA App allows you to receive real-time weather and emergency alerts, send notifications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area, get preparedness strategies and more. |
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