⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)🟡 Air Stagnation Advisory: Air Stagnation Advisory issued February 4 at 11:57AM PST until February 6 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...Benton County Lowlands and Linn County Lowlands. Weather Now46°F / 8°C - Fog/MistWind: 2 mph ENE | Humidity: 93% Air Quality: 57 (Moderate) ForecastTonight: 36°F - Mostly ClearThursday: 59°F - Sunny Thursday Night: 37°F - Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: OR 511Emergency: OR OEM Health: OR Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov