September 5, 2023 3:00 a.m.

September is National Preparedness Month and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is reminding Oregonians to be informed and prepared for emergencies and disasters.

An ODEM release said residents are experiencing more frequent wildfires, floods, heat domes, high winds and ice and snowstorms on an annual basis.

The department is urging every Oregonian to practice preparedness by having an emergency plan and enough food, water and necessary supplies for everyone in the household, including pets, to survive for at least two weeks, following any large-scale disaster.

Learn more by going to: https://www.oregon.gov/oem/pages/default.aspx