Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management

09/08/2026

Local, state, federal, tribal, non-profit and other agencies will be at the Readiness Fair this Saturday to answer questions and share tools to help you prepare for emergencies.

Stop by on September 12th between 11am and 2pm at the Newport Recreation Center and get inspired to boost your readiness.

09/07/2026

Mark you calendars! The Lincoln County Readiness Fair is coming up THIS SATURDAY, September 12th from 11am - 2pm at the Newport Recreation Center.

Free admission, free lunch for the first 300 attendees and free raffles for cool prizes all day! Like this Emergency Car Kit purchased through a grant from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund.

09/06/2026

This Saturday, September 12th from 11am - 2pm at the Newport Recreation Center you could win a raffle prize just for showing up!

Newport Oregon Emergency Management donated a go bag as one of the prizes. This is an essential for everyone to have in their emergency supplies.

Oregon Sea Grant donated TWO (2) Quest books to the raffle. These are excellent books to help you and your family learn more about the Oregon Coast, including what hazards we face.

09/04/2026

Water purification, sanitation, and emergency toilets - oh my!

Come see practical demonstrations at the Lincoln County Readiness Fair on September 12th to help your household plan for post-disaster challenges.

We will also have a portable water filter system and emergency toilet in our free raffle. Get to the Newport Recreation Center between 11am and 2pm to get your ticket!

09/01/2026

Batten down the hatches, a storm's coming!

For mariners, expect a 20-40% chances of isolated storm-force wind gusts within 20 nautical miles of the coast on Wednesday. Winds will be out of the south to southwest.

For us land-dwellers, there is a 20-40% chances for peak wind gusts of 50 mph or greater for beaches and headlands. Peak gusts out
of the south are most likely to occur in the early to mid-afternoon.

Gusts may move loose objects or damage weak tree branches, while more significant impacts (e.g., downed trees, power lines) are not anticipated.

Widespread steady rain is expected across the region on Wednesday through Thursday morning. Rainfall totals of 1.00-2.50 inches in coastal areas and the Coast Range.

Rain showers will continue into Thursday, when there is a 15-30% chance of thunderstorms across the region. Storms are not anticipated to be severe.

08/31/2026

UPDATE 9:30pm - All level notices have been lifted.

UPDATE 8:30pm - Downgraded to Level 1 - Be Ready.

Wildfire Evacuation Alert: Level 2, Be Set near Barclay Meadows off of Highway 34 as of 7:30pm August 30th.

Full notice linked here:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/notif/Qp55JP5-T

08/29/2026

Curious about what emergency food tastes like? Well, you can sample some like this Mayday emergency food bar on September 12th at the Lincoln County Readiness Fair. We'll be at the Newport Recreation Center from 11am - 2pm.

We think they kind of taste like shortbread cookies!

08/27/2026

Bring your NOAA weather radio to the Lincoln County Readiness Fair on September 12th between 11am and 2pm at the Newport Recreation Center and learn how to program it from our regional Oregon Emergency Management liaison.

Staying informed is one of the most important steps in disaster readiness.

You might even win a new portable emergency radio (with NOAA weather alerts) just like the one in this picture.

08/25/2026

SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Oregon Businesses and
Private Nonprofits - apply at sba.gov/disaster

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans in Oregon for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the ongoing drought which began May 12.
https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=OR-20026

Eligible Counties include:
Oregon: Benton, Deschutes, Harney, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, and Polk
California: Modoc
Nevada: Washoe

Who Can Apply
• Small businesses
• Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations
• Small agricultural cooperatives & nurseries
• Small aquaculture enterprises

Loan Assistance Available
Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster.

Key Loan Details
• Up to $2 million in loan funding
• Interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations
• Loan terms of up to 30 years
• No interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement

Application Deadline: Economic Injury Disaster Loans: April 13, 2027

Explore SBA’s low‑interest disaster loans designed to help businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters, and private nonprofit organizations recover from declared disasters. Repair existing damage, reduce future risks, or get help with financial obligations when essential employees are called to...

08/22/2026

We are at the Waldport Emergency Preparation Fair from 11am to 3pm. There are door prizes, food, and amazing displays and people to help you learn how you can prepare at home.

1006 SW Grange Drive, Waldport

Taste some freeze dried corn, lean how to build a fire and shelter, and meet Smoky the Bear.
10 out of 10 recommend!