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The City of Portland, Oregon

Portland Bureau of Emergency Management

Readiness. Response. Recovery.

Phone: 503-823-4375

Fax: 503-823-3903

TDD: 503-823-3947

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Promote readiness, coordinate response, and build resilience for Portland. The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) develops and implements strategic planning, programs, and policies to continually advance the city's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

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  1. Dec 19

    CityLab: How Portland’s Earthquake Preppers Are Planning for the Worst

    News article posted to citylab.com December 18, 2019.

  2. Nov 1

    OPB: Multnomah County Moves Forward To Hold Fossil Fuel Industries Accountable

    News story posted to OPB.org October 31, 2019.

  3. Oct 24

    City of Portland committee to work on reducing unreinforced masonry building earthquake risk

    Press release issued by the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management on October 23, 2019.

  4. Oct 8

    KATU: Community voices earthquake concerns over fuel tanks along Willamette River

    News story posted to KATU.com October 7, 2019.

  5. Sep 30

    Portland Monthly: Meet the Woman Who Helps Immigrant and Refugee Communities Get Ready for a Massive Quake

    Article posted to pdxmonthly.com September 23, 2019.

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