Oregon has experienced a recent cycle of emergencies and disasters, including floods, drought, wildfires, ice storms, excessive heat and a pandemic. These disasters illustrate why being prepared can make a big difference.
A large part of OEM's mission is to empower people to be as prepared as possible in an emergency because once a disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed. That's why individuals, families and communities should take steps to "Be 2 Weeks Ready."
Being 2 Weeks Ready means having an emergency plan and enough supplies for you and everyone in your household to survive for at least two weeks following a disaster. This may sound overwhelming, but you're probably more prepared than you think! This Be 2 Weeks Ready program is designed to help you start from where you're at and build your self-reliance and community preparedness step-by-step.
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Build Preparedness: the Be 2 Weeks Ready tool kit
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The Be 2 Weeks Ready tool kit - all units and activities
The Be 2 Weeks Ready program is available through our comprehensive tool kit. The tool kit contains eight units that provide essential information and practical steps to ensure you are prepared for emergencies:
Preparing to Prepare
Your Emergency Plan
Food Plan
Water Plan
Waste and Hygiene Plan
Shelter Plan
First-Aid Plan
Emergency Management
The tool kit also includes 30 engaging activities designed to enhance your readiness and understanding. Activities can be performed alone, or with a group lead by their local program coordinator.
Do one unit at a time, at your own pace. By the end of the program, you’ll be confident and prepared when the next disaster strikes.
For information on how to become a program coordinator or to find a program near you, email community.preparedness@oem.oregon.gov
To receive announcements and updates about the Be 2 Weeks Ready program, click here.
Related Links:
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) in Oregon
Create your own emergency action plan (English) (Spanish)