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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. Jan 29

    Coronavirus news and information

    Multnomah County Health Department website with news and information about the coronavirus.

  2. Dec 19

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

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

  3. Nov 1

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

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

  4. 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.

  5. Oct 8

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

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

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  • RT @tedwheeler: Black, Indigenous, and communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate change. We are working to declare a… 2 days ago
  • RT @911BOEC: Portland’s non-emergency line 503-823-3333 is currently down. We expect it will be back soon. If you can, wait to report non-e… 2 weeks ago
  • RT @PBOTinfo: Alert: Phone lines are down at PBOT and other City offices, including our 24/7 maintenance dispatch line. While repairs are b… 2 weeks ago

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