The Multnomah County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated to PARTIAL level of operations to coordinate the county's COVID-19 pandemic response.
Activation levels:
Multnomah County is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect yourself and slow the spread.
Multnomah County and the City of Portland have launched the Joint Volunteer Information Center to coordinate a regional response to COVID-19
The Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management Training and Exercise Section coordinates and conducts the courses that help increase disaster resilience.
Do you want a disaster preparedness presentation or workshop for your community group? We have several options and can tailor them to your needs. All are open to the public and offered free-of-charge.
Being prepared and knowing what to do will make all the difference when seconds count in an emergency
For information about the planning for mass shelter coordinated by Multnomah County, email Lisa Corbly at lisa.corbly@multco.us or call 503.988.8372.
Read the 2017 Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
MCEM coordinates, administers, and partners with other agencies on several grants supporting emergency management activities.
Multnomah County is conducting a project to provide our community with a reliable Willamette River crossing on the Burnside regional lifeline route after a major earthquake.
Disaster Resource Centers (DRCs) are physical locations that are activated to respond to the needs of people affected by disaster. Read about DRC values, guiding principles, and how to get involved.
Multnomah County employees can learn how they can become involved in disaster response.
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Use the form available on this page to make resource requests through the Multnomah County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Emergency Management office and staff contact information can be found through this link.
To request an Emergency Management speaker at an event and/or educational materials, please fill out the form on this page.
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Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness Rule Guidance