Clatsop County Seeks Public Comment On Draft Emergency Operations Plan
- 05/05/26
ASTORIA, OR — Clatsop County is inviting community members to review and comment on the county’s draft Emergency Operations Plan, now available for public input.
The Emergency Operations Plan, or EOP, is Clatsop County’s all-hazards framework for coordinating response and short-term recovery during emergencies or disasters. It guides how the county organizes resources, supports emergency responders, protects life, stabilizes incidents and helps restore essential services.
Community input can help:
- Improve clarity
- Identify potential gaps
- Reflect local needs and priorities
- Strengthen Clatsop County’s preparedness and resilience
“Plans are strongest when they reflect the people and communities they are designed to serve,” said Jennifer Bedford, Clatsop County Emergency Management Planning Coordinator. “We invite residents, businesses, partner agencies and community organizations to review the draft plan and share feedback.”
The draft EOP includes guidance on:
- Countywide emergency authorities and coordination
- Department roles and responsibilities
- Hazard-specific response considerations
- Emergency functions such as public information and warning, evacuations, debris management, donations management and public health response
Read the EOP and submit your comments or suggestions.
The draft Emergency Operations Plan will be available for public review Now to May 22, 2026.
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Clatsop County Seeks Public Comment On Draft Emergency Operations Plan
- 05/05/26
ASTORIA, OR — Clatsop County is inviting community members to review and comment on the county’s draft Emergency Operations Plan, now available for public input.
The Emergency Operations Plan, or EOP, is Clatsop County’s all-hazards framework for coordinating response and short-term recovery during emergencies or disasters. It guides how the county organizes resources, supports emergency responders, protects life, stabilizes incidents and helps restore essential services.
Community input can help:
- Improve clarity
- Identify potential gaps
- Reflect local needs and priorities
- Strengthen Clatsop County’s preparedness and resilience
“Plans are strongest when they reflect the people and communities they are designed to serve,” said Jennifer Bedford, Clatsop County Emergency Management Planning Coordinator. “We invite residents, businesses, partner agencies and community organizations to review the draft plan and share feedback.”
The draft EOP includes guidance on:
- Countywide emergency authorities and coordination
- Department roles and responsibilities
- Hazard-specific response considerations
- Emergency functions such as public information and warning, evacuations, debris management, donations management and public health response
Read the EOP and submit your comments or suggestions.
The draft Emergency Operations Plan will be available for public review Now to May 22, 2026.
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