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An emergency can happen at any time. Being ready means having emergency supplies on hand. These supplies should meet the needs of everyone at home, including pets.

There are many hazards that can affect you in Washington County. This flyer covers earthquakes, floods, windstorms, and winter storms because they are the most likely to occur or can cause widespread damage.

Since 2010, four local earthquakes have shaken Washington County. In 1700, the entire Pacific Northwest felt a major earthquake from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a 600-mile-long fault that runs parallel to the Oregon and Washington coastlines.

Have you ever thought about where you’ll "go" when there is nowhere to "go"? After a major earthquake, we may need to live without running water and working toilets for weeks or months.

Are you and your family ready for a disaster? Ask yourself: What hazards can affect my home, workplace, or school?

Are you and your family ready for a disaster? Ask yourself: What hazards can affect my home, workplace, or school?

Gwyn Ashcom's presentation on prevention efforts across HHS

Washington County Home Rule Charter, Oregon Public Meetings Law, Oregon Ethics Law and Public Records Law