A bear cub was picked up on a security camera at a residence on Skyline Park Loop off Barber. The cub may have a protective mother nearby so SEN board is urging that neighbors be diligent and attentive if you are out walking at night, especially if you are with a dog. If you have…
Preparing for potential disasters can help us respond in more effective ways to save lives, minimize injuries, and lessen damage to our homes and businesses. Other major disasters have demonstrated how important the first 72 hours are to accomplish these goals. For an event like a major earthquake it’s understood that the City’s emergency services…
No land line? Lane County is able to send you emergency alerts via text message, email, pager, or voice call (in extreme cases), based on your preferences. It is important that we collect this contact information because many households no longer utilize traditional land-based telephone lines. This service, powered by AlertSense, allows fire, police and…
Source: Come Together to Survive the Storm | eugeneweekly.com The stereotype of a disaster prepper is that of a man alone in the woods, hoarding cans of baked beans and bullets to fend off neighbors after the apocalypse. Few may know, however, that the best chances a community has for survival come from working together…
EPD News Flash EPD Crime Prevention has noted another rash of reported burglaries through unlocked doors, with the victims asleep inside during the crimes. These burglaries happened on April 7 between 12:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. off E. 19th Avenue between Harris Street and Emerald Street. Each burglary had the same M.O.: the entry was…
Zombie Apocalypse – Nationwide Community / Neighborhood Exercise: The objective of each exercise is for participants, working as part of their organization’s team, to enhance their emergency management knowledge while strengthening their disaster preparedness and response capabilities. When: Saturday, April 29, 10am to 12pm Where: Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR 97405 Zombie…
In honor of fair housing month, the City of Eugene will host a training for community members to understand what their individual rights are and how to seek recourse if their rights are violated. Free on-site childcare will be available on site during the event for participants. Advanced reservations required to ensure proper staffing. Space…
