Emergency Management News

Agencies and organizations throughout Washington County will participate in a multi-state earthquake exercise this week. Public guidance about disaster preparedness is available at key websites.

John Wheeler will serve as Washington County’s new emergency management supervisor after spending the last 20 years with the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency in Vancouver.

Washington County Emergency Department is seeking input from the public to determine eligibility for Federal flood assistance.

The Washington County Natural Hazards Mitigation Action Plan seeks to address a variety of natural hazards by identifying activities that can be taken to lessen their impacts. Those who live and work in Washington County are invited to give input by completing a brief, online survey by October 1, 2015.

The Washington County Fire Defense Board, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Forestry, has enacted a burn ban in Washington County. The burn ban will remain in effect until weather conditions minimize the fire danger.