On July 4, 2008, the City of Warrenton will launch a pilot program intended to help citizens become better prepared for storms, tsunamis and earthquakes. The city has contracted with Oregon Emergency-Preparedness Outreach to assist with the development of the program.
OEPO project manager, Deb Treusdell says: "I'm thrilled to be working with the management team in Warrenton. This is an exciting opportunity to create a grass-roots network of people interested in personal preparedness -- as well as other aspects of emergency prep."
Workshops, neighborhood meetings and more will be available during the pilot phase of this program, which is expected to last 2-3 months.
Check this blog periodically for up-dates and announcements or call Warrenton City Hall at 503-861-2233.
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3 comments:
Great to see the continuing outreach on tsunami awareness in Clatsop County.
The Hammond/Ft. Stevens areas have no tsunami warning sirens. These vulnerable communities are behind many many other coastal cities and towns.
I discussed this with a Warrenton City Councilperson a couple of months ago and have heard or read nothing about warning systems.
What, if anything, is being done about this serious threat?
I just read the article about the Warrenton S.T.E.P. program. I think it will be a big success. Patrick Corcoran is a GREAT speaker. I encourage everyone to attend at least a few of these workshops and find out about the area you live in, the risk of a Tsunami, and how you can be prepared.
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