South Deschutes County Emergency Preparedness

Gloom and doom...The End is Near...and on and on. But could a natural disaster occur in Central Oregon? What about the potential for forest fires, snow disasters or earthquakes? Who would you believe? The Red Cross? The Deschutes County Sheriff's Department? The Oregon Department of Transportation? All these agencies agree that it isn't a matter of "if" a natural disaster will occur in south Deschutes County, but "when!" Here is information to help you get prepared for whatever might happen!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Apocalypse When? Could the Northwest be Next?

ODOT projects that most bridges in Central Oregon will fail during the Big One.

The tragic earthquake and tsunami news from Japan deservedly got worldwide attention. And the earthquake in New Zealand the week before, on Feb. 22, also attracted international attention and concern.

But will warnings of potential earthquake problems in the United States get some of that concern and attention?

I hope so!

Here are some reliable sources, and their take on the danger from earthquakes that Central Oregonians face!

South Deschutes County Emergency Preparedness

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Apocalypse When? Could the Northwest be Next?

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