Preparedness for future catastrophes caused by Earthquakes and Wildfires. Also, there are 2 annual Backyard Burn Seasons.
Emergency messaging during disasters
Clackamas County: Sign up for Public Alerts
Earthquakes
Hazards and Preparedness - Oregon OEM: 2 Weeks Ready
Ready.gov - DHS: Earthquakes
Wildfire Preparedness
Clackamas Fire District #1: Wildfire Action Plan Essential Supplies Ready, Set, Go!
Fireworks Safety - 4th of July
Clackamas County: Sign up for Public Alerts - emergency messaging during disasters
Wildfire Preparedness 31-Day Challenge
Wildfire Preparedness Virtual Community Event - May 20, 2022
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Oregon Department of Forestry: How to Make Your Home And Property Fire-Safe
Fire prevention click on Homeowners+ to the expand content
Wildfire Management and Suppression in WA and OR: Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC)
Ready.gov - DHS: Wildfires
NOTICE: ***** BACKYARD BURNING SEASON FROM OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH OPENED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH! *****
Annually there are two (2) Backyard Burn Seasons - the first is from March 1 to June 15, and the second is from October 1 to December 15. Clackamas Fire DIstrict #1 and the Oregon Department of Forestry may have different burn restrictions in place. You must follow the most restrictive limitations.
For the daily update call the Clackamas Fire District #1: Daily Burn Message line - (503) 742-2945. If CFD#1 is allowing backyard burning, then
Go to the Daily and Archive for the ODF - Willamette Valley Open Burn Announcement and click on the date for the announcement that you want to see (formatted as YYYY_MMDD_HHMM_PDT/PST_Burn_Advisory.htm).
You can burn if and only if CFD#1 and ODF are allowing backyard burning.
To file smoke complaints or pollution concerns related to backyard burning, please contact DEQ 24/7 either by phone at (888) 997-7888 or by filing an online complaint by clicking HERE. DO NOT call 911 for smoke complaints. If a burn pile is threatening life or property, then call 911.