If a natural disaster hits our area, we want you and your family to be prepared. 

For Immediate Release: September 10, 2026

Contact: Bryant.Clerkley@nwnatural.com or 636-634-8090

NW Natural, Oregon’s largest gas utility company and one of the state’s oldest companies, will join other disaster preparedness organizations for annual Get Ready events across Oregon and Washington this September and October. 

There will be food, games, prizes, and the chance to speak with local experts to learn about preparedness for various kinds of emergencies like earthquakes, wildfires, and power outages.

Each year, NW Natural partners with local fire departments and other public agencies and organizations to provide vital emergency information to our customers and the public. This is a year-round effort, with specific emphasis during National Preparedness Month every September.  

Locations:

9/12: Newport Rec Center, 225 SE Avery St, Newport, Oregon, 11am-2pm.

9/19: Danielson Hilltop Mall, 358 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City, Oregon, 10am-1:30pm.

9/19: Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue (MCFR), 1400 West 8th Street, The Dalles, Oregon, 10am-1pm.

9/26: Camas Washougal Fire Department #42, 4231 NW Parker Street, Camas, Washington, 10am-2pm.

9/26: Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Avenue, North Bend, Oregon, 10am-3pm. 

10/22: Jewell School, 83874 Highway 103, Seaside, Oregon, 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Interested in a story or mention about Get Ready? Contact us and we can help with everything from background information to collateral to providing an emergency preparedness expert for print or broadcast interviews: Bryant Clerkley at Bryant.Clerkley@nwnatural.com or 636-634-8090.