Events Calendar
2024
July
July 1, 8:00 AM: CITAP Overview Webinar: This recurring webinar covers basic continuous improvement information and provides an overview of FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) and the CITAP PrepToolkit website, including how to use the site and its resources.
July 8-9: Strengthening Indigenous America: Building Resilience through Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Public workshop to explore opportunities to support the capacity of Indigenous American and Tribal nations and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies.
July 9, 10:00 AM: Communities Prepared for Disasters Webinar. Join the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs, Adelante Mujeres, and FEMA, for a two-part educational series to help community and faith-based organizations serving Spanish-speaking communities better prepare for disasters. This is a free event, and all are welcome to participate! These events will be offered primarily in Spanish with English translation and ASL interpreting.
July 10, 11:00 AM: Disaster Legal Assistance and Advocacy, register on zoom.
July 10, 11:00 AM: Heat Vulnerability and Climate Change, part of FEMA Region 2 Individual and Community Webinar Series.
July 11, 10:30 AM: Lane County COAD General Meeting. Meet the new OHA Grant funded COAD Coordination Team. United Way Of Lane County, 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR. Contact us for a zoom link to attend virtually.
July 11, 2:00 PM: Annual Lane Alerts Test: Lane County Emergency Management will test the subscriber-based local emergency alert system – Lane Alerts – on Thursday, July 11, at 2:00 p.m.
July 11, 2:30 PM: Lane County Severe Weather Collaborative. Contact Maria Cortez for a virtual invitation.
July 11, 5:30 p.m.: The Middle Fork Ranger District will host a public meeting to discuss these fire recovery projects, forest closure orders, and preparation for the 2024 fire season. The meeting at the Lowell Rural Fire Protection District, 389 N. Pioneer Street, Lowell, OR 97452, will feature updates from the Forest Service and area cooperators. All are welcome to attend.
July 11, 6:00 PM: Psychological First Aid – Part 1 (Self Care & Trauma): CERT Meeting Open to the Public, Eugene Springfield Fire Station #2, 1705 W 2nd Ave, Eugene
July 14-18: K0289-State Volunteer and Donations Management: This course supports state, tribal, and territorial governments and their Emergency Management partners in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster events at the state, tribal, or territorial level. Read more in Training Opportunity 1879.
July 16: EPA ORD Air, Climate, & Energy Research Webinar - Understanding Extreme Weather Events: Impacts of Extreme Precipitation and the Urban Heat Island. Click to register
July 17, 11:00 AM: Pathway to Preparedness, part of FEMA Region 2 Individual and Community Webinar Series.
July 17, 6:00 AM: Improvement Series – How to Write Solid Observations in Incident AARs: The development of solid observations helps to ensure an after-action review is based on evidence and establishes a foundation for developing recommended actions focused on addressing underlying issues or root causes. This webinar provides an overview of how to craft effective observations, including a review of each element of an observation from the topic sentence to recommended actions.
July 17, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Be 2 Weeks Ready Program Coordinator training. Register here.
July 17 from 10:00 AM: Informational Webinar about FEMA's Integrating the Needs of Children Workshop. FEMA is hosting an informational webinar to formally launch its Community Preparedness: Integrating the Needs of Children Workshop. The webinar will provide a detailed overview of the workshop, including the goals and target audience, workshop topics and structure, and details on how it can be customized to fit the audience’s needs. Find more information here.
July 18, 11:00 AM: Third Thursday Tips - Fire Safety. On this webinar, we'll discuss easy and affordable safety practices before, during, and after a fire, pertaining to both house fires and wildfires. Topics covered will include smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, heating sources, how to put out a small fire, safely exiting building, evacuation tips, and when to call 911.
July 21, 12:15pm: Resilient Forestry Tour: Explore the wonders of an old growth forest on the west slope of the Coast Range. Learn about complex forest ecosystems, the impact of herbicide sprays, and the crucial role of forests in a changing climate. 12:15pm - 5pm (includes travel time from Eugene to Walton)
July 23, 2:00 PM: Lane Regional Resiliency Collaborative monthly networking series, focus on ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical.
July 24, 8:00 AM: Planning for a Changing Climate: Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of impacts from natural hazards across the globe. Yet, it also creates chances for all of us to work more closely together and integrate planning efforts, locally, regionally, and city and state-wide. This approach fosters larger systems-wide thinking. It can help combine shared strategies and goals and lead to mitigation projects with multiple benefits.
July 24, 11:00 AM: Digital Accessibility, part of FEMA Region 2 Individual and Community Webinar Series.
July 24, 6-7:30 pm; Cost $10: Forest Shrubs: Explore local forest shrubs and their impact on healthy forests. Lauren Grand, Associate Professor at the Oregon State University College of Forestry, discusses local forest shrubbery and explores how they are a vital part of healthy forest ecosystems.
July 31, 11:00 AM: Adapting to Change: Drawing Lessons from Business Failures, Behavioral Shifts, and the Pitfalls of Complacency, part of FEMA Region 2 Individual and Community Webinar Series.
August
August 1, 11:00 AM: The Natural Hazards Center will host a Public Health Disaster Research Award Webinar on public health preparedness and response. This webinar will showcase the 10 research teams that received awards to support Community-Based Research on Public Health and Equity and to extend previously funded work from this program. Presenters will describe their findings and novel program interventions. A detailed schedule highlighting the speakers and the research to be presented can be found on the webinar page. Please register using this form.
August 1, 5:00 PM - 9:00: CERT Basic "hands-on Practical": Eugene Springfield Fire Station #2, 1705 W 2nd Ave, Eugene
August 3, 2024, 11 AM: Emergency Preparedness Fair in Cottage Grove: Last year, the Emergency Preparedness Fair had 18 organizations set up booths and approximately 2,000 individuals attended. To reserve a spot or learn more, please contact Leni Crow.
August 5-8: E0289 Course: State Volunteer and Donations Mangement
August 8, 10:30 AM: Lane County COAD General Meeting. United Way, 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR. Contact us for a zoom link to attend virtually.
August 8, 2:30 PM: Lane County Severe Weather Collaborative. Contact Maria Cortez for a virtual invitation.
August 10, 2024, 10am-3pm: 2024 Beat the Wave - Disaster Preparedness Expo, Florence Events Center.
August 14, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Be 2 Weeks Ready Program Coordinator training. Register here.
August 15, 11:00 AM: Third Thursday Tips: Utility Safety. Throughout 2024, the FEMA Region 10 Individual and Community Preparedness Team will partner with the Region 10 States (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) to cover the monthly themes that can help people 'Prepare in a Year.'
August 21, 11:00 AM: Avoid Disaster Scams. In partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a webinar on how to avoid scams post disaster.
Aug 27, 6-7:30 pm; Cost $10, Fire Risk Reduction to Your Home in the Woods: Give your home and property the very best chance against wildfire. Session focuses on the home itself, and landscaping strategies within the first 200 feet since these areas have the greatest impact in protecting your home from a wildfire.
August 28, 11:00 AM: Selfcare for Disaster Responders. This webinar will focus on the critical intersection of heat vulnerability and climate change in FEMA Region 2, focusing on lessons learned from New York City. We will explore the different factors that impact heat vulnerability, especially for people with disability, access, and functional needs, as well as individual and policy strategies to mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
September
September 12, 9:00 AM: Safely Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace. Educational seminar series aimed at enhancing community preparedness and resilience. This series is hosted by IOEM with collaboration from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Albertsons Companies.
September 12, 10:30 AM: Lane County COAD General Meeting. United Way Of Lane County, 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR. Contact us for a zoom link to attend virtually.
October
October 10, 9:00 AM: Emergency Cybersecurity Threats: Preparing for the Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence. Educational seminar series aimed at enhancing community preparedness and resilience. This series is hosted by IOEM with collaboration from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Albertsons Companies.
October 10, 10:30 AM: Lane County COAD General Meeting. United Way Of Lane County, 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR. Contact us for a zoom link to attend virtually.
October 28-31: IronOR 24 State-Level Exercise (SLE): This four-day functional exercise will bring state, local and tribal, public, private and non-profit partners together throughout Oregon to practice our collective capabilities to response within a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake scenario.
Continuing Education
LOCAL
Lane Preparedness Coalition: Hosts quarterly trainings to enhance each member’s ability to educate the community about their efforts to mitigate, respond to, and continue critical operations during, and recover from crisis and disaster events.
STATE
Preparing for the Cascadia Subduction Zone Event: In this interactive course, residents and guests of Oregon and other western states can become aware of the Cascadia Subduction Zone Event and learn how to prepare for it. This course is offered free to the public on eXtension.org through Oregon State University Extension.
REGIONAL / NATIONAL
Online Independent Study Courses: The FEMA Emergency Management Institute offers free, self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities as well as the general public. To complete the courses, you will need to obtain a FEMA Student Identification Number. Some of the courses relevant to COAD include:
IS-0100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-0200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-0288.a: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management
IS-0244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers
IS 700.B NIMS, Intro to National Incident Management System(updated 6/25/18)
ICS 100.C, Intro to Incident Command System (updated 6/25/18)
IS 909 Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone, (updated 10/31/13)
IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (updated 3/11/19)
IS-703.B: NIMS Resource Management (updated 5/4/20)
IS-706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid - An Introduction (updated 10/31/13)
IS-800.D: National Response Framework, an Introduction (updated 5/6/20)
IS-0806: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
