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BEECN
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Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN)
A BEECN is a place to go in Portland after a major earthquake to ask for emergency assistance if phone service is down, or report severe damage or injury. Click on the links below to learn more about BEECNs, find a site near you and get prepared for an earthquake.
Visit www.publicalerts.org to sign up to receive emergency alerts.
Video: Introduction to BEECNs
PBEM's Operations Manager, David Blitzer, narrates this video introduction to the BEECN program.
Printable BEECN map
Print out a map showing all 48 BEECN sites.
Printable BEECN mailer
Print out a postcard with a map and information about BEECN sites.
Find a BEECN near you
Search for nearby BEECN sites by address.
Frequently asked questions about BEECNs
Frequently asked questions about BEECNs.
Smartphone app with BEECN map
Free iPhone/iPad app Survive! that includes a map with Portland's Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Nodes (BEECNs).
Smartphone apps for emergencies
Emergency preparedness and information apps for smartphones, including iPhones and Androids.
Assemble an emergency kit
Basic supplies to include in an emergency kit.
Seismic strengthening resources
Resources on residential seismic strengthening from Portland's Bureau of Development Services (BDS).
Earthquake safety tips
Brochure "Living on Shaky Ground: How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Oregon."
Learn about Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) program
Information about Portland's NET program and how you can get involved.
BEECN Site Data
Excel spreadsheet with location information for each of Portland's Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN) sites.
Submit feedback
Tell us what you think about the BEECN program.
BEECN - Spanish
BEECN information in Spanish.