Southwest Oregon District Fire Danger Levels Today's Fire Danger: Low Effective June 1, 2023 Read more
Flood Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. It is the most common natural disaster in the U.S. Read more
Heat In southern Oregon, summer temperatures can hover in the 90s for weeks at a time. Whenever possible, avoid prolonged exposure to the heat. Read more
Earthquake Every few years, an earthquake is large enough for people to feel, and every few decades there is an earthquake that causes damage. Read more
Earthquakes - Getting Prepared Identify the safe spots wherever you are so you can protect yourself during an earthquake. Read more
Wildfires Residents living in wild land and urban interface areas should be aware of the danger of wildfire and prepare accordingly. Read more
House Fire If a fire breaks out in your home you may have less than two minutes to escape before it's engulfed in flames. Read more
Winter Storms Winter can bring weather such as snow, ice, freezing temperatures and windstorms. Make sure you're prepared at home and on the road during winter storms. Read more
Health Hazards As you are preparing for hazards like wildfires and floods, it's important to also prepare for health emergencies. Read more
Drought A drought is a period of drier than normal conditions that results in water-related problems. Read more
Hazardous Materials A variety of hazardous materials are transported through, stored or used in our modern communities every day. Read more
Hazmat Prevention of accidents, rather than prediction, is central to avoiding potential damage, loss, or contamination from hazardous materials. Read more