The Oregon Emergency Management Association is committed to minimizing the impact of disasters on communities throughout Oregon by promoting communications, emergency management principles and programs; providing training, educational opportunities, and liaison to partner organizations; influencing public policy decisions affecting emergency management; and by establishing and maintaining professional standards.

The Red Cross gives health and safety training to the public and provides emergency social services to U.S. military members and their families. In the wake of an earthquake, tornado, flood, fire, hurricane or other disaster, it provides relief services to communities across the country.

FEMA is one of four major branches of U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's mission is to lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters with a vision of "A Nation Prepared." At no time in its history has this vision been more important to the country than in the aftermath of Sept. 11th.

The purpose of Oregon Emergency Management is to execute the Governor's responsibilities to maintain an emergency services system as prescribed in Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 401 by planning, preparing and providing for the prevention, mitigation and management of emergencies or disasters that present a threat to the lives and property of citizens of and visitors to the State of Oregon.

An informational website about Plate Tectonics and the Cascade Range, sponsored by USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Washington.

The State of Oregon has unique seismic risks associated with its location adjacent to the Cascadia Subduction Zone. This document by the Oregon Department of Transportation examines the nature and probability of these risks

HealthWorld Online is your 24-hour health resource center -- a virtual health village where you can access information, products, and services to help create your wellness-based lifestyle.

Overheads for Linn County LSAR CERT training.