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Emergency Management Programs for Tigard Citizens
Emergency Operations Plan The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) describes the roles and responsibilities of the departments and personnel for the City of Tigard during major emergencies or disasters. Details are available here.	Code Red Getting the word out about an emergency is essential to public safety. Tigard�s new CodeRED emergency notification system can do just that. Register today.
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan This CITY of TIGARD RESOURCE includes information to assist citizens who are interested in participating in reducing risk and preventing loss from natural hazards. ALSO, DOWNLOAD the full report from Washington County	Community Emergency Response Team Sign up for Citizen Emergency Response Team Training today! View the Class Schedules: Spring 2012 Term begins March 6, 2012 Fall 2012 Term begins September 4, 2012

Severe Weather Shelters/Warming Centers
BE ADVISED: Details may change without notice

WA County Severe Weather Shelter Activation List

Other Warming Center information (211 Info)

In the News

Disaster Preparedness: It's Never Too Early to Prepare.
Stock your 72 hour kit today!

Be Smart!
Sign up today for either the Spring or Fall 2012 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

Basic CERT Training Details

	Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
	CERT Training Program
	CERT Participant Application

The City has established an Emergency Management Program consistent with its authority under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 401.305 to 401.335 and Tigard Ordinance 96-38 (cited as the "Emergency Management Code"). It is organized under the auspices of the City Council and works under the overall supervision of the Public Works Director and City Manager. The City's Emergency Management Coordinator is part of the Public Works Management staff. Responsibilities include:

Development and maintenance of the City's Response, Recovery, Preparedness, and Mitigation Plans
Public education and training (CERT and Emergency Preparedness)
Education and training of City employees (ICS and ERRP)
Establishing procedures to staff and maintain the City's Emergency Operations Center during disasters and emergencies
Coordination with local, regional, state, and federal jurisdictions and agencies

Contact
Mike Lueck Emergency Management/Safety Coordinator 503-718-2593 \| mikel@tigard-or.gov After-Hours Emergency Contact Info To report water, stormwater, sewer, street or park emergencies outside regular business hours, contact the after-hours answering service at 503-639-1554.

General Emergency Information

Download a variety of emergency-related brochures
72 Hour Kit, Neighborhood Resources Inventory, Family Member Locator Plan, and more...

CodeRED Tigard�s new CodeRED emergency notification system can quickly get the word out about an emergency.

Tigard Partners Being Prepared
Monthly Tips: Earthquake Preparedness | Volcano Preparedness | Pet Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Tip

View the "Take 5 to Survive" public service announcement on water storage and purification.

Map Your Neighborhood for Emergency Response

Tigard is offering free Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) training to help neighbors prepare for disasters. The training identifies:

How to secure your home and protect your neighborhood immediately following a disaster.
Neighbors who have emergency response skills and equipment.
Shut-off sites for natural gas, propane tanks and water service.
Neighbors who may require special assistance, like children and the elderly.
A neighborhood gathering site and care center.

We�ll bring the training to you! The city has several trained volunteers who will come to your neighborhood, provide MYN training and help you establish an emergency action plan.

To learn more about MYN training, or to schedule a presentation, please provide your name, address and phone number to Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Lueck at 503-718-2593 or mikel@tigard-or.gov.