Toolkits for Emergency Managers

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has created several toolkits to help local and tribal emergency managers with developing continuity of operations plans and communicating hazard-specific disaster event information.

Damage Assessment Forms and Templates

Please see our damage assessment page for forms, guidance and templates for use during disasters.

Pre-translated Messages

Regional Disaster Preparedness Organizations has compiled more than 1,200 urgent written messages about a variety of hazards. The messages are in 26-32 languages. You can use these messages free of charge to create social media or website content, emergency alerts, educational fliers, etc.

Social Media Graphics Toolkits

Other Hazard-Specific Disaster Communications Toolkits

OEM has developed hazard specific communication toolkits for emergency management partners in the state to use during and after a disaster event.

For all hazard communications consultation, contact:

OEM Public Affairs

503-934-3310

OEM_PublicInfo@oem.oregon.gov

Volunteer Sign‑Up and Local Support through ORVID

Oregon Volunteers in Disaster (ORVID) is now accepting sign-ups from individuals who want to support wildfire response across the state. Volunteers who register may be matched with local emergency managers, government agencies, or volunteer organizations when active operations require additional support. Not all areas will have opportunities, but organizations needing your help will contact volunteers directly—by email or phone—if they align with an active need.

Local emergency managers can put in an OERS request to get a list of registered volunteers in their area to help coordinate staffing during wildfire incidents. We also encourage our partners to remind well‑meaning community members not to self-deploy to disaster areas. Instead, direct them to the ORVID sign‑up page so they can be safely and appropriately engaged when requests for help arise.

NEMA's Building Fiscal Preparedness in Emergency Management Primer

Recognizing the importance of this moment, the National Emergency Managers Association has developed a resource to elevate best practices and help states further develop their fiscal preparedness. The Building Fiscal Preparedness in Emergency Management highlights dedicated disaster reserves. It covers the importance of disaster funds and the key characteristics that help make them successful, and it showcases model practices from diverse disaster states. This easy-to-use product is intended to help states develop their own funds or enhance pre-existing funds with these suggestions.