Portland Earthquake Preparedness, LLC
Preparedness Resources
Curated links and guides to help Portland residents prepare for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
Guides & Articles
Emergency Food Storage: Freeze-Dried vs. Deep Pantry
A practical comparison of the two main approaches to stocking emergency food, with a step-by-step rotation guide for the deep pantry method.
Read the Guide →Kit Shelf Life Guide
Approximate shelf lives for every perishable item in the kit. What expires, how quickly, and what to watch out for in storage.
View the Guide →Portland & Oregon
Local and regional agencies with preparedness information specific to the Portland metro area and the Pacific Northwest.
PublicAlerts.org
Multnomah County's official emergency alert system. Sign up to receive notifications about local disasters, evacuations, and emergencies by phone, text, or email.
Visit PublicAlerts.org →Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
The City of Portland's emergency management agency. Offers preparedness guides, neighborhood programs, and information on Portland-specific hazards.
Visit PBEM →Oregon Office of Emergency Management
Statewide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery coordination. Includes hazard-specific guidance for Oregon residents.
Visit Oregon OEM →Federal & National
Federal agencies and national organizations with authoritative earthquake preparedness guidance.
Ready.gov — Earthquakes
FEMA's official household preparedness guidance. Covers what to do before, during, and after an earthquake, including supply checklists and family planning guides.
Visit Ready.gov →USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
The authoritative source for earthquake science in the United States. Includes real-time earthquake data, hazard maps, and in-depth information on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
Visit USGS →American Red Cross
First aid training, disaster preparedness courses, and earthquake safety guides. The Red Cross also coordinates disaster relief — knowing their resources before a quake is valuable.
Visit Red Cross →