Know Your Neighborhood

It's about neighbors helping neighbors.....when it has to count!

History teaches us that when disasters strike, the first responders on the scene will be citizens. Professional first responders will be overwhelmed with requests for help, and rescue workers will be sent to the areas that are most critical, where the greatest amount of lives can be saved. In communities that are hardest hit, outside help could be days in coming.

It is crucial for communities to be prepared to help each other in the aftermath of a disaster. The Know Your Neighborhood program brings neighbors together to prepare their communities for just such an event. Host a block meeting to bring your neighbors together to work through an easy-to-use community preparation booklet - find out what you can do to be better prepared and ready to respond. The Portland Office of Emergency Management provides the booklets and a facilitator's handbook to guide you through the hour-long process of readying your neighborhood.

When disaster strikes, it's too late to prepare.
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