Yamhill County Emergency Management

11/24/2025

World Toilet Day was last week, but it's important every day. It may not be the most glamorous topic, but sanitation is one of the most important parts of staying safe and healthy during a disaster.

When an emergency disrupts water service, sewer systems, or access to clean facilities, having a plan in place can prevent illness and keep your household functioning.

💧🚽 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🚽💧

Emergencies can strike anytime, and access to a functioning toilet isn’t always guaranteed. That's why having an emergency toilet is an essential part of preparedness. 🌟

💡 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭? A simple, low-cost solution is the two-bucket toilet system:
1️⃣ Use one bucket for liquid waste (lined with a biodegradable bag, if possible).
2️⃣ Use another for solid waste, layering with materials like sawdust, cat litter, or shredded paper after each use to reduce odor.

✅ Why it matters: Proper sanitation helps prevent the spread of disease, keeping you and your family safe during disasters.

Take the first step toward being by setting up your emergency toilet today! 💪

Learn more: pages 75-56 in the Be 2 Weeks Ready toolkit:
https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/B2WR-Complete-Tool-Kit-EN.pdf

EmergencyToilet.org

11/05/2025

🚗💡 Is your vehicle stocked with an emergency kit? 🧰

If not — now’s the perfect time to create one! You never know when you might need it, especially during winter weather, power outages, or unexpected detours.

✅ A little preparation goes a long way toward keeping you and your passengers safe.

Fall weather has set in! With changing road conditions, make sure your vehicle emergency kit is up to speed. 🚗🛠️

Pack essentials like blankets, a flashlight, water, snacks, a first-aid kit, and a phone charger. Always check the weather for your route and use Tripcheck.com or call 511 for road conditions. 🌧️❄️

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, here is your suggested checklist:

✔️ Phone charger, warm clothes, blankets
✔️ First aid kit, bottled water and nonperishable snacks
✔️ Jumper cables, flashlight with batteries, road flares
✔️ Ice scraper, shovel, tire chains if needed
✔️ Winterize your vehicle, keep a full tank of gas and a spare tire.

10/31/2025

🎃𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬🎃

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and our volunteer units will be participating in several community-based 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙠 𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 events tomorrow night (10/31/2025).

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴? 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙙!

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆
📍Amity Christian Church (1306 Goucher St.)
🕖 5:30 - 7:30 pm

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻
📍Dayton Christian Church (520 Church St.)
🕖 5:00 - 7:00 pm

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻
📍Sheridan High School ( 435 S Bridge St.)
🕖 5:00 - 7:00 pm

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮
📍Willamina City Hall ( 411 NE C St.)
🕖 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Hope to see you there!

10/30/2025

🚨 Yamhill County Search and Rescue Applications Are Still Open! 🚨

Are you looking for a way to make a real difference in your community? Join Yamhill County Search and Rescue (SAR) — a dedicated team of volunteers who assist the Sheriff’s Office in locating missing persons, supporting disaster response, and helping during community emergencies.

🗓 Applications for our 2026 SAR Academy are only open until December 31st, 2025! Don’t wait — apply now.

Our SAR volunteers play a vital role in:
🔹 Searching for lost hikers, missing children, and vulnerable adults
🔹 Assisting during floods, wildfires, and severe weather events
🔹 Providing support during major incidents and community emergencies
🔹 Learning valuable skills like navigation, first aid, radio communication, and survival techniques

Whether you’re drawn to the outdoors, interested in public safety, or just want to serve your community, SAR offers a rewarding experience and lifelong friendships.

📍 Learn more and apply today: https://form.jotform.com/240524279163052

Please click the link to complete this form.

10/22/2025

🌧️🌧️🌧️ Heads up, Yamhill County! A major weather event is on the way. 🌧️🌧️🌧️

⚠️ A strong atmospheric river is forecast to sweep into the Pacific Northwest this weekend, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow and gusty winds.

What you can do:

Secure outdoor items (patio furniture, garden gear) so the wind doesn’t catch them.

Clear gutters & drains if you can — reducing standing water helps.

Avoid flooded roads. Turn around, don’t drown.

If heading into the mountains or passes, check chain controls & snow level forecasts.

Stay updated: watch for local alerts, advisories or closures over the weekend.

🌧️ An atmospheric river will bring substantial rain, mountain snow, and breezy winds this weekend across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.

To prepare:
🍂 Clear your gutters of leaves and debris
💨 Secure outdoor items which could blow away
🚗 Check road conditions before traveling through the Cascades

10/21/2025

☀️ Summer has officially come to an end, and as the temperatures start to drop, it’s important to know where to find warmth and shelter when needed.

Yamhill County’s Warming Shelter List is available to help community members locate safe places to stay during cold weather events.

Stay prepared, stay informed, and help spread the word — a little awareness can make a big difference this winter. ❄️

10/01/2025

🚨 Interested in adventure, teamwork, and helping others?

If this sounds like the kind of activity you’d enjoy, consider joining Yamhill County Search and Rescue (SAR)!

🧭 Applications for the 2026 SAR Academy are now open — but only until December 31st.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of an incredible team that makes a real difference in our community.

👉 Learn more and apply today! https://www.volgistics.com/appform/569994089

09/22/2025

📢 In anticipation of The Great Oregon ShakeOut on October 16 at 10:16 AM, we’ve already started practicing! 🌀

Remember: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Practicing now means we’ll be ready when it really counts.

The ShakeOut is a great chance to learn how to protect yourself during a big earthquake. We encourage YOU to register and join in too!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.shakeout.org/oregon/whyparticipate/

09/19/2025

📢 Mark your calendars!
The 2025 Ready Fair is happening Saturday, October 11th 🗓️

We’re excited to share that one of our very own volunteers will be presenting at this event! 🎤👏

This is a great chance to pick up valuable preparedness tips while also showing your support for Yamhill County and the amazing volunteers who make a difference in our community. 💙

✅ Don’t miss it!

🌟 JOIN US at the 2025 Ready Fair! 🌟

📅 Saturday, October 11 | 🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 3930 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem
💲 FREE & open to the public

✅ Learn how to get emergency alerts, store food & water, and build a family go-bag
🎲 Try fun, hands-on activities like an earthquake escape room
👧👦 Kid-friendly stations for all ages
🍔 Food trucks + prizes (including a fully stocked emergency go-bag!)

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and take the next step in becoming 2 Weeks Ready.

👉 Mark your calendars and spread the word—we’ll see you at Ready Fair!

09/18/2025

🌟 It’s Preparedness Month! 🌟
Getting ready for emergencies doesn’t have to happen all at once—small steps add up. 💪

✅ Know your resources
✅ Talk with family & neighbors
✅ Plan for special health needs

Start those small steps today—future you will thank you!

See what Oregon is doing National Preparedness Month this September

09/15/2025

Everyone can be ready: Preparedness with Disabilities in Mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZHIk0k4Gpg

More information for emergency preparedness for those with disabilities can be found at https://www.ready.gov/disability or https://www.ready.gov/disability-toolkit

This toolkit contains personal disaster preparedness for people with disabilities, Disabilities can impact a person in a variety of ways—both visible and invisible. For people with disabilities and their families, it is important to consider individual circumstances and needs to effectively prepar...

09/12/2025

🌍 Why Disaster Preparedness Month Matters 🌍

✅ Be Ready
Disasters are unpredictable. A little planning now makes a big difference later.

📦 Build Skills
Know your supplies. Map safe places. Practice your plan.

🧘 Stay Calm
A clear plan reduces stress and panic when emergencies strike.

👉 This month, check your go-kit, review your plan, and talk with loved ones. Preparedness saves lives! 💪