Emergency & Recovery Resources

Emergency, preparedness, safety, and recovery resources for the Portland metro region.

Alerts, Weather & Monitoring

National Weather Service – Portland

Local forecasts and warnings

NOAA Weather Radio

24/7 weather alerts via radio

Weather Radio Safety Info

NWR safety and usage

USGS Earthquake Notification Service

Earthquake alerts and updates

USGS Volcano Notification Service

Updates and alerts for volcanic activity

USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

Volcano monitoring and research

Oregon Air Quality Index

Use this air quality index to check local air quality

Air Quality for Oregon

Statewide air quality info

Oregon Smoke Blog

Latest updates on fires and smoke conditions

Smoke Sense App

Mobile app for air quality conditions and health guidance

Watch Duty App

Real-time wildfire alerts and incident tracking

NWCC Fire Map

Current wildfire map for the Northwest

Northwest River Forecast Center

River and flood forecasts

FloodWatch App

Flood monitoring app

Portland Incident Map and Alerts

Local incident alerts app

QuakeWatch

Earthquake alert app

Public Safety & Emergency Services

2-1-1 Info

Community resources and referrals

Contact
Dial 2-1-1 or 2-1-2001

Active Shooter Preparedness

Emergency response training

Portland Fire & Rescue

Fire and emergency services

Contact
General: (503) 823-3700; Arson: (503) 823-4636

Portland Police Bureau

City police services

Contact
Phone: (503) 823-3333

Portland Police Active Shooter Info

Active shooter preparedness and response

City of Gresham Police

Gresham police services

Contact
Phone: (503) 618-2318

Multnomah County Sheriff

County law enforcement

Contact
Phone: (503) 823-3333

Multnomah County Rural Fire District #14

Rural fire district information

Contact
Phone: (503) 695-2272

Narcotics and Organized Crime Tip Line

Report suspected drug trafficking

Contact
Phone: (503) 823-3784

Utilities & Infrastructure

Northwest Natural Gas

Gas leak reporting

Contact
Phone: 1-800-882-3377

Pacific Power

Power outage reporting

Contact
Phone: 1-877-508-5088

Portland General Electric (PGE)

Power outage reporting

Contact
Portland: (503) 464-7777; Outside: (800) 544-1795

Portland Water Bureau

Water and sewer emergencies

Contact
Emergency: (503) 823-4874

ODOT TripCheck

Road and travel conditions

Preparedness & Training

Ready.gov Build a Kit

National emergency kit guidance

Ready.gov Emergency Plan Form

Emergency communication plan template

Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention

Wildfire prevention and safety information

American Red Cross (Oregon)

Preparedness and safety classes

Contact
Phone: 503-284-1234

American Red Cross Emergency App

Emergency preparedness mobile apps

American Red Cross Shelter Locator

Find open disaster shelters

Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET)

City of Portland emergency response volunteers

Contact
Phone: 503-823-4421

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)

National emergency alert system

Health & Pets

Oregon Poison Center

Poison exposure assistance

Contact
Phone: 1-800-222-1222

Oregon Health Authority

State public health services and emergency guidance

Oregon Humane Society

Pet care and emergency info

ASPCA Disaster Preparedness

Pet disaster planning

Ready.gov Pets

Pet emergency preparedness

Red Cross Pet Preparedness

Pet disaster safety guidance

Humane Society Pet Disaster Prep

Pet emergency readiness

Recovery & Assistance

Disaster Assistance (FEMA)

Search for disaster assistance

Contact
Text SHELTER + ZIP to 43362

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Locator

Locate FEMA DRCs

Contact
Text DRC + ZIP to 43362

HUD Housing Assistance

Emergency housing and services

HUD Veteran Assistance

Housing resources for veterans

The Salvation Army

Emergency assistance and shelters

Feeding America Find a Food Bank

Locate nearby food banks and meal programs

Oregon Food Bank Locations

Find Oregon Food Bank partners and distribution sites

Go Direct (Federal Benefits)

Direct deposit for federal benefits

Contact
Phone: 800-333-1795

Direct Express

Debit card for federal benefits

Contact
Phone: 877-212-9991