Emergency Preparedness
Umpqua Prepared
Umpqua Prepared Guide
Umpqua Prepared is a local emergency preparedness guide created by the Douglas Public Health Network to help people in Douglas County get ready for disasters and emergencies. It provides practical, easy-to-follow information about local hazards, building emergency kits, making family communication plans, evacuation planning, and staying informed during an emergency. The guide is designed for individuals, families, businesses, and community members who want to be better prepared and more resilient when emergencies happen.
Individual/Family Emergency Plan
The Individual/Family Emergency Plan is designed to help households create and maintain a plan for what to do during an emergency. It includes important phone numbers, meeting places, evacuation routes, and steps for staying in touch if you are separated. The plan also considers specific needs such as medications, pets, mobility, or medical equipment. Having a plan in place helps families respond quickly, stay connected, and feel more confident during stressful situations.
Douglas Alerts
Douglas Alerts is the emergency alert system for Douglas County. Enrolling your cellular phone, Voice Over IP (VOP), or additional phones, will enable you to get emergency alerts about events in your area.
Filter Boxes
A Do-It-Yourself air filtration box can decrease particles in the air such as dust or wildfire smoke.