The Oregon National Guard Assistance in Two Search and Rescue Operations in Marion CountyOctober 26, 2023
Oregon Senate confirms OEM Director Erin McMahon; Patence Winningham is appointed Deputy DirectorSeptember 29, 2023
Governor Kotek Announces Immediate Action on Fentanyl Enforcement at Portland Central City Task Force MeetingSeptember 26, 2023Governor underscores need for urgent action on fentanyl in Portland’s Central City and across the state
September is National Preparedness Month, reminding Oregonians to be informed and prepared for emergencies and disastersSeptember 01, 2023
Oregon Department of Emergency Management reports a 40% increase in accidental 911 calls statewideJuly 13, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Visits Marion County on One Oregon Listening TourJune 22, 202316th tour stop included visits to Aumsville, Detroit, Silverton and Woodburn
Governor Kotek Invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act in Response to Hat Rock and Mount Hebron FiresJune 14, 2023Hat Rock and Mount Hebron Fires burning in Umatilla County
June is Search and Rescue Month in Oregon: Prepare, be aware and stay safe while exploring the great outdoors this summerJune 05, 2023
Governor Kotek Announces Homelessness State of Emergency Funding Agreements SignedApril 28, 2023Funding tied to specific goals to prevent nearly 9,000 people from becoming homeless, rehouse more than 1,200 households, create over 600 new shelter beds in emergency areas by end of the year
Oregon Department of Emergency Management announced statewide recipients for second round of $5 million SPIRE GrantApril 25, 2023
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management honors the state’s dedicated 911 professionals during National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekApril 07, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Urges Legislature to Pass $155 Million to Reduce Homelessness StatewideFebruary 28, 2023HB 5019 includes funding for homelessness prevention programs, more shelter capacity, rehousing services and more
Governor Kotek Declares State of Emergency in Multnomah County due to Severe Cold WeatherFebruary 25, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Releases “Mission Focused” Budget RecommendationsJanuary 31, 2023Plan will build more housing, reduce homelessness, increase access to mental health and addiction services, and improve education outcomes
La gobernadora Tina Kotek hace públicas sus recomendaciones presupuestarias “Enfoque en la Misión”January 31, 2023El plan construirá más viviendas, reducirá el número de personas sin hogar, aumentará el acceso a los servicios de salud mental y adicción y mejorará los resultados educativos
Governor Tina Kotek Announces Details of Urgent $130 Million Budget Package to Reduce Unsheltered Homelessness in 2023January 26, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Officially Declares Homelessness State of Emergency, Signs Executive Order to Increase Housing ConstructionJanuary 10, 2023Governor Kotek also Released Additional Details on $130 Million Homelessness Proposal