Know Your Hazards Southwest Oregon District Fire Danger Levels Fire Danger Levels Southwest Oregon District is officially declaring an end to the 2024 fire season in Jackson and Josephine Counties, taking effect Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Know Your Hazards Extreme Heat In southern Oregon, summer temperatures can hover in the 90's and even low 100's. Learn how to stay safe with the high temperatures.
Know Your Hazards 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.
Know Your Hazards Flooding Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. It is the most common natural disaster in the U.S.
Know Your Hazards Utility Failure Are You Prepared for a Power Outage? Here are some things you need to know before and after the power goes out.
Know Your Hazards Earthquake Every few years, an earthquake is large enough for people to feel, and every few decades there is an earthquake that causes damage.
Know Your Hazards Earthquakes - Getting Prepared Identify the safe spots wherever you are so you can protect yourself during an earthquake.
Know Your Hazards Wildfires Residents living in wild land and urban interface areas should be aware of the danger of wildfire and prepare accordingly.
Know Your Hazards 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.
Know Your Hazards Health Hazards As you are preparing for hazards like wildfires and floods, it's important to also prepare for health emergencies.
Know Your Hazards Drought A drought is a period of drier than normal conditions that results in water-related problems.
Know Your Hazards Hazardous Materials A variety of hazardous materials are transported through, stored or used in our modern communities every day.
Know Your Hazards Hazmat Prevention of accidents, rather than prediction, is central to avoiding potential damage, loss, or contamination from hazardous materials.