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WHAT
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting its Oregon Prepared Conference for the emergency management community this week in Sunriver. The workshop provides training and information on programs, current issues, and a place to discuss lessons learned and best practices related to all phases of emergency management in Oregon. This marks the return of the event following a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
OEM will host a media availability from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on March 21. OEM Deputy Director Matt Marheine will be available for one-on-one interviews about the state of emergency management in Oregon. Visit the workshop session discussing evacuation planning for B-roll footage.
WHEN
Media Availability: 9:45-10:45 a.m. on March 21
Conference: March 21-23
WHERE
Homestead Ballroom at Sunriver Resort, 56924 Meadow Rd.
WHO
Workshop attendees (450) include tribal, county, city, special district, state and federal emergency management, public safety and health preparedness staff, DHS/FEMA preparedness grant recipients, and non-profit and private sector partners with a role in preparedness, response, recovery and resilience.
INFORMATION
Oregon Emergency Preparedness Workshop
RSVP
Please contact Chris Crabb, OEM Public Affairs Officer, at 971-719-0089 or chris.crabb@oem.oregon.gov in advance to make arrangements.