City of Durham, OregonWho Will Respond in Durham
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and the Tualatin Police Department are the emergency responders to Durham. Washington County serves as the Emergency Manager for the City of Durham in the event of a major disaster.
Emergency managers emphasize that family, neighbors, friends, and bystanders are first responders. Be prepared!
- Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
- Tualatin Police Department
- Washington County Emergency Management Cooperative
- Oregon State Office of Emergency Management
Communicating in an Emergency
- Sign Up for Public Alerts
- Tualatin Police Department Smart Phone App
- Text to 911 FAQ
- Tips for Communicating in an Emergency
- Red Cross Safe and Well Registration (free, register after a disaster)
Weather
- Hazard Situation Overview
- Current Weather Advisory
- Current Weather Satellite
- Report Power Outages to PGE
- Northwest River Forecast
- Severe Weather 101
- Lightning Safety Tips
- Winter Safety Tips
- Beat the Heat – Heat Safety Tips
- Washington County Cooling Centers
Roads
- ODOT Trip Check – Know Before You Go
- Washington County Road Work News
- How to Install Tire Chains [ODOT Video]
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown [Video]
Health
Preparing for an Emergency or Disaster
According to emergency responders, the three most important things you can do to prepare for an emergency are to:
- make sure that your smoke detectors are working,
- learn hands-only CPR, and
- keep readily-accessible, up-to-date medical record cards for everyone in the house.
- Check Your Smoke Detectors Twice a Year
- Hands-Only CPR
- Emergency Medical Record Cards
- How to Use a Fire Extiguisher
- How to Shut off the Gas at Your Home
- How to Shut off the Main Water Valve at Your House
- Prepare Yourself and Your Family – 5 Essential Steps
- Family Disaster Plan
- Home Safety Checklist
- How to Prepare for an Earthquake
- Basic Disaster Kit
- Shelter in Place
- Flood Preparedness Guidance
Misc. Resources
- Financial Readiness for an Emergency
- Flood Claims Handbook
- Identity Theft
- Homeless Shelters and Resources
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