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Disaster Management

Disaster Management

Partner Resources and Agreements

These documents are provided for emergency responders to use in case of a large disaster. These agreements were developed by Clackamas County Disaster Management and the Clackamas County Fire Defense Board. These agreements allow agencies to borrow and lend fire agency personnel in the case of a disaster where transportation routes are impacted. Stranded workers from various fire districts may report to alternate fire districts or the Clackamas County Emergency Operations Center if they can’t get to the agency they work for.

Agreements for Lending of Fire Agency Personnel

Signature pages by agency

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Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning and Projects

5-Year Update - Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024

Clackamas County's Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) was approved in September 2024. The NHMP helps the County plan for actions that can lessen the impact of disasters on communities and reduce their post-disaster recovery timeframe. It identifies risks and community vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and outlines long- and short-term strategies for protecting people and property. With approval of this NHMP, Clackamas County and participating partners are eligible to apply for certain project grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through September 2029. The funding can support a variety of projects to mitigate risks and reduce vulnerabilities, including retrofitting roads, bridges, culverts, and other structures to prevent damage from earthquakes, winter storms, or flooding.

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Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Clackamas County updated the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with public agencies, private sector organizations, and residents within the community. The County portion of the plan is included in Volumes I and III, while the addenda for Cities and Special Districts are in Volume II.

Volume I – Clackamas County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Volume II – Jurisdictional Addenda

Volume III – Annexes

Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee 

The Clackamas County NHMP is the result of a collaborative effort between the County, cities, special districts, community members, public agencies, non-profit organizations, the private sector and regional organizations. The Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee (HMAC) guided the NHMP development process. The HMAC participants included representatives from the following jurisdictions and agencies:

Clackamas County Departments & Agencies:

  • Clackamas County Disaster Management
  • Clackamas County Planning Commission
  • Clackamas County Public Health
  • Clackamas County Transportation and Development
  • Clackamas County Water Environment Services

Participating Cities and Special Districts

Partner Organizations:

  • Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Clackamas River Water Providers
  • Greater Oregon City Watershed Council
  • Metro
  • North Clackamas Watersheds Council
  • Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
  • Oregon Office of Emergency Management
  • Portland General Electric
  • United States Army Corps of Engineers
  • United States Forest Service

Significant Changes in the 2024 Update

  • Update hazard-related information and data for improved characterizations of evolving hazards, such as drought, extreme heat and other climate change-related impacts.
  • Improve the risk assessment section through an enhanced vulnerability assessment of community assets and infrastructure.
  • Better integrate NHMP information in related county plans and planning documents.
  • Provide mitigation and NHMP-related information in more accessible methods to the public, including improved educational resources and outreach activities

Hazard Mitigation Projects

Since 2006, Clackamas County has been awarded over $4 million in funding from FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance and the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority’s Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program.

Mitigation Successes

Clackamas County has several examples of hazard mitigation including the following projects funded through FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance and the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority’s Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program1.

FEMA Funded Mitigation Successes

  • 2020: HMGP-FM5327-13, Upper Sandy River Flood Warning System Improvements ($94,408)
  • 2020: HMGP-5195-01, Flood Acquisition (no cost provided)
  • 2017: HMGP-1956-05, Upper Sandy River Basin Flood Warning System ($45,046)
  • 2016: FMA-PJ-10-OR-2016-003, Flood Mitigation Elevation (no cost provided)
  • 2015: HMGP-1956-03, Sandy River Erosion (Channel Migration) Study ($125,000)
  • 2014: HMGP-1956-02 Phase 2, Flood Acquisition ($315,609)
  • 2013: HMGP-1824-08, Landslide Hazard Mapping/Risk Assessment ($121,876)
  • 2013: HMGP-1956-02 Phase 1, Flood Acquisition ($101,925)
  • 2013: HMGP-1956-02 Phase 1, Flood Acquisition ($266,614)
  • 2012: HMGP-1824-03 Phase 3, Flood Acquisition ($353,606)
  • 2012: HMGP-1824-03 Phase 4, Flood Acquisition ($243,868)
  • 2010: HMGP-1824-03 Phase 1, Flood Acquisition ($140,763)
  • 2010: HMGP-1824-03 Phase 2, Flood Acquisition ($281,445)
  • 2003: PDMC-PJ-10-OR-2003-001, CCOM/EOC Seismic Upgrade ($272,000)
  • 2003: PDMC-PJ-10-OR-2003-004, WES Tri-City Wastewater Seismic Upgrade ($333,290)
  • 2007: FMA-PJ-10-OR-2007-001, Flood Mitigation Elevation ($128,672)
  • 2005: PDMC-PJ-10-OR-2005-002, Clackamas WES Pipe-Bridge Erosion/Scour Relocation Project (no cost provided)
  • 2005: EMS-2005-FM-E002, Flood Mitigation Elevation ($194,000)
  • 2005: HMGP-1510-03, Partners For Loss Prevention Pre-School Seismic Safety ($1,527)
  • 2005: HMGP-1510-09, Hazard Tree Mitigation Assistance – Oregon Department of Forestry ($10,000)
  • 2005: PDMC-PJ-10-OR-2005-002, WES Pipe bridge Erosion/Scour Relocation ($2,057,133

Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program Mitigation Successes 

  • 2019: North Campus Sabin-Schellenberg, North Clackamas School District ($2,500,000)
  • 2017: Molalla Fire District Station 82, ($1,189,967)
  • 2017: Sunnyside Elementary (Community of Clackamas), North Clackamas School District, ($1,500,000)
  • 2017: Whitcomb Elementary, North Clackamas School District ($1,500,000).
  • 2014: Clackamas Fire District Fire Station #12 (Logan) ($94,552) • 2014: Clackamas Fire District Fire Station #13 (Clarkes), ($71,582)

Other mitigation success regardless of funding

  • South End Road, installed slope inclinometers and vibrating wire piezometers See city addenda for mitigation successes within each city and special district.

1The Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (SRGP) is a state of Oregon competitive grant program that provides funding for the seismic rehabilitation of critical public buildings, particularly public schools, and emergency services facilities.

Hazard Mitigation Assistance – Funding

The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan was formally approved by FEMA and the County in September 2024. The County, participating cities and special districts are eligible for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs while the plan is current, through September 2029. See a full list of grants.

Examples of Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants and programs include:

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Earthquake

ShakeAlert FAQThe Clackamas County Office of Disaster Management is preparing for a major earthquake and we want you to be prepared, too. Please find a list of resources and steps you can take to better safeguard your home and family against disaster.

Preparing for an earthquake

There are lots of steps you can take to be as prepared as possible! Here are just some of the ways you can take care of yourself and loved ones ahead of time:

Step
1

Sign up for the Public Alerts notification system

In a disaster, Clackamas County sends out vital information through a telephone emergency notification system. The system is already programmed with our county's landline phone numbers but you must sign up manually to receive alerts via your cell phone or email. This also works with Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP).

More options to stay informed:

Step
2

Create Your Family’s Emergency Kits

  • Go Kits allow you, your family and pets to have what's needed in case you must evacuate.
  • Stay Kits provide you and your family with the means to stay in your home for an extended period of time, as supplies might not be able to be delivered to your area for weeks.
  • Camping Kits give you and your family direction if you need the option of camping in your backyard or elsewhere.

View a short checklist for each of these kits from PublicAlerts.org. 

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Know Your Area

There are many online tools hat can give you a quick analysis of how an earthquake will affect your immediate area. By plugging your address into the PDX Ready tool, you can see the predicted intensity in your area, the estimated recovery time for the community, and tips on how to prepare.

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Conduct an Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt

It is essential to safely secure heavy objects inside your house so that they don't fall on anyone.

  • Do you have a big-screen television? Is it strapped down?
  • What about large pictures or paintings that could fall on someone’s head?
  • Are your bookcases and shelving attached to the wall? What about your water heater?
Step
5

Know Your Gas/Water Shutoff Points

In a disaster, gas leaks and water breaks are possible. Know where you can shut these off in your house or apartment if you sense a rupture. Learn more at NW Natural.

What to do during an earthquake

Indoors

Indoors

Drop, Cover and Hold On. First, DROP to the ground. Then take COVER by getting under a desk or table — or if you aren't by either of those, cover yourself with your hands. HOLD ON to something sturdy.

Outdoors

Outdoors

When the ground begins to shake, move quickly and safely into the open, away from electrical lines, trees and buildings. Drop to the ground and wait for the shaking to stop.

In bed

In Bed

If you awaken during an earthquake, stay in bed until the shaking stops and protect your head with a pillow. You place yourself in a much better position to avoid injury by doing so.

Store

Stores

If possible, move immediately away from shelves and displays that may fall over or hold objects that could fall. Then drop, cover and hold on.

People in stadium seats

Theater/Stadium

If you're in a place with long rows, if possible get on the floor between the rows and cover your head with your arms. If not, stay in your seat and protect your head with your arms. Do not try to leave until the shaking stops.

Person in a wheelchair

Wheelchair

If you are in a wheelchair, stay in it. Move to cover if possible. Lock your wheels and protect your head with your arms.

Driving a car

Driving

Carefully bring your vehicle to a stop at the side of the road away from traffic. Do not stop on or under bridges or power lines, or near roadway signs that might fall. Once the shaking has stopped, you can continue driving, but watch for possible damage to the roadway.

What not to do during an earthquake

An earthquake is a disconcerting thing. Many individuals react without thinking and take the wrong actions. Here's a quick list of actions to avoid:

Don't run outside

Do not run outside

The exterior walls of a building are the most dangerous place to be, due to falling windows, facades or other structural debris. Stay inside if inside, or outside away from buildings if outside.

Don't move to other rooms

Do not go to other rooms

The shaking can be very violent, causing you to fall down and injure yourself if you try to walk or run. Drop immediately.

Don't stand in a doorway

Do not stand in a doorway

It is a common misconception that standing in a doorway is the safest place to be in a house. In modern houses, doorways are no stronger than other parts of the house. It's difficult to brace yourself under a doorway, so your best option is still under a table instead.

Don't get into the "Triangle of Life"

Do not get into the "Triangle of Life"

In recent years, a popular circulated email provided an alternative to the Drop, Cover & Hold On system. This email is based on several incorrect assumptions and we strongly advise you to ignore it.

After an earthquake

Report Individual Damages
Report Business Damages
Additional Disaster Assistance

Earthquake monitoring and other resources

The Oregonian logo

Real-Time Earthquake Map

USGS logo

Earthquake Hazard Maps

PNSN logo

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

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Publications and Links

Current County Plans

Completed Projects

Video Resources

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Volunteering During a Disaster

If you're interested in volunteering to help others during a disaster, we encourage you to seek out opportunities with the organizations that support our communities. For more information, please reach out to these organizations to see if there are opportunities that will fit your skills:

Depending on where you live, there may also be opportunities for training and/or involvement in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). We do not sponsor CERTs at the county level, but many agencies within the county offer CERT training. Each community will vary in the way they use their CERT in support of disaster preparedness, response and recovery. If you live within one of the following jurisdictions, please contact that agency directly for more information:

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PublicAlerts Notification System

ClackCo Alerts logo By providing contact information, county residents can opt-in to receive critical emergency messaging via email, phone call and text during times of disasters. Important messages that could be relayed include notices to evacuate, shelter-in-place, shelter locations and other extremely important information.

Current Alerts

Sign Up for Notifications

Log in to Edit Your Account

The system is programmed with landline phone numbers, both listed and unlisted, from telephone company records. You must sign up here in order to receive alerts by:

  • Cell phone
  • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
  • Email
  • TTY/TDD Devices

If the call is picked up by an answering machine, it will leave a message and not call back. If the number is busy or there is no answer, the system will try contacting your other contact methods. Once you have acknowledged receipt of a message on one device, the system will stop trying to contact your other devices.

By signing up, you can receive emergency notifications for your home or any other address (such as a business). You will only be contacted when the associated address is affected by an emergency.

Current Alerts

Our community is stronger when we prepare together. Take these steps now to help get your family ready and be ClackGO Prepared!

Number 1

Sign Up for Public Alerts

Number 2

Know Your Routes

Number 3

Build your GO Kit

Tips

  • Mobile phone users: You may receive a popup asking you if you want to use the Everbridge mobile app. If you do not want to use the app you may click cancel and you will be directed to the registration page.
  • Remember to use the “sign up for notifications” button to create an account in the new system. Once you have created an account you will then be able to login to edit your information.

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