Wildfire

In Multnomah County, we have a mix of rural and urban environments that could potentially be at risk for wildfire.

If you are looking for up to date information about wildfires, there are several online resources:

Evacuation Levels - what they mean and how to prepare

During a wildfire, three levels of evacuation are used: Level 1 - Get Ready; Level 2 - Be Set; and Level 3 - Go!

It's helpful to familiarize yourself with what these different levels mean and what you can do to prepare yourself and your family for evacuation. A detailed explanation of each evacuation level (with recommended actions you can take), can be found on publicalerts.org/evacuation, or you can view and print this downloadable informational sheet (this document is being translated into multiple languages)

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There is also a one page summary document of each evacuation level: English, Español , العربية , 中文 , 廣東話 , Chuukese, Hmoob, 한국어 , Kajin M̧ajel‌̧, Русский , Soomaali , Tiếng Việt

Wildfire Prevention and Safety Information

There are also many great resources that can help you protect your home and your loved ones:

  • (3.51 MB) is a publication released by the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group. The guide has information on fire behavior, how to create an effective defensible space, and other tips and considerations in making your home survivable.
  • The (4.42 MB) was written with a focus on homeowners and communities in Josephine County in SW Oregon, but it is full of good information that is applicable for any rural area with little fire protection. The NFPA's Firewise program teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and take action now to prevent losses. Learn more about the program and view educational materials here.
  • Help protect your home from wildfire is through landscaping. This page provides resources for Fire Safe Landscaping. The (4.63 MB) publication can help with the selection of plants that may reduce your risk from wildfire.
  • Wildfire Tips from the federal government's Ready.gov website.

Fire Departments and Fire Districts within Multnomah County

Last reviewed April 15, 2024