Oregon Department of Emergency Management

?????????? ???????????????? ?????? ??????! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Daniel Stoelb, our GIS Program Coordinator at the Oregon Department of Emergency Management! Daniel, the expert behind our RAPTOR dashboards and incident storyboards, was recently honored by the NAPSG Foundation with the 2024 Award for Excellence in Public Safety GIS (State Category) for his outstanding contributions to GIS at OEM. This year’s GIS Day theme, "Mapping Minds, Shaping the World," celebrates how GIS technology empowers us to discover trends, foster sustainable growth, and make smarter decisions. Daniel exemplifies this spirit with his innovative work, which continues to enhance decision-making and community safety. Reflecting on this achievement, Daniel shared: "I would like to thank those that nominated me as well as the NAPSG board of directors for this wonderful honor. It’s a pleasure to be part of this community, sharing lessons and ideas to help others and our own agency. Together, we’re all working to inform decision-makers and translate data into accessible, impactful insights.” Join us in celebrating Daniel, all GIS specialists and the transformative power of GIS! #GISDay #MappingMinds #PublicSafetyGIS #AwardWinning #EmergencyManagement Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gBebXSX

After a year of planning, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management?(OEM) hosted IronOR 24, a statewide emergency exercise. This 4-day exercise tested statewide response capabilities in the aftermath of a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake (CSZ) event. ?? Building on the 2016 Cascadia Rising exercise, IronOR 24 simulated response operations from Day 4 to Day 7 post-earthquake, evaluating sustained response efforts beyond the initial 72 hours. The exercise strengthened coordination, communications, and human impact response strategies. Key goals included maintaining operational coordination, establishing redundant communication systems, and addressing human impacts. Special thanks to the Exercise Planning Team for their hard work and the innovative use of an online Storyboard tool that kept everyone informed and prepared. We also extend our gratitude to all 27 IronOR 24 exercise venues across the state, our partners playing at varying levels, and the FEMA Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (WA) for their invaluable participation, and of course all players, partners and evaluators! We continue to build resilience and preparedness for Oregon. #IronOR24 #EmergencyManagement #Preparedness #CascadiaResponse

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???????????????? ???????????????????? ??????????????' ?????? ???? ???????????? Today, we pay tribute to the rich cultures, histories and contributions of the hundreds of thousands Indigenous peoples in Oregon; people who lived on this land for thousands of years before colonization and have demonstrated to everyone what genuine resiliency means. Did you know that each other the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon has its own emergency manager? This is a member of the community charged with planning and coordinating emergency response in Tribal communities during disasters. They are also charged with safeguarding cultural heritage sites during disaster response. Find out who your emergency manager is on the OEM website: https://lnkd.in/gmJcixFh #IndigenousPeoplesDay #EmergencyPreparedness Photo from the Oregon Historical Society Archive: Drummers in feathered regalia at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948, from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at Kelly field in Oregon City. The four people are standing around a flat drum, each holding a drum beater. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948. PC: Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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Whether you are looking for wildfire or hurricane information, stay informed with RAPTOR! ?? Public 2D Version of RAPTOR (Real-Time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon) is an interactive map provides real-time updates on crucial information such as: ??? Weather Watches & Warnings ??? Local Storm Reports ??? Live Weather Radar ?? Road Closures/Delays ?? Active Incidents Want to stay ahead of what's happening in your area? Check out the latest RAPTOR Experience Application. https://lnkd.in/gv_NmN5k Stay prepared. Stay informed. ?? #EmergencyManagement #DisasterPreparedness #OregonOEM #StaySafe

As part of our stakeholder engagement on GIS in emergency management, we regularly gather feedback from the GIS community on what works, what doesn't, and potential improvements. This feedback is collected annually through a GIS assessment, guiding future developments. The 2024 Oregon Emergency Management GIS Assessment, conducted by the Oregon Emergency Management GIS Interest Group (EMGIG), involved 43 members from various sectors. It identified 8 recommendations and 11 actions, covering GIS use in operations, data sharing, training, and community engagement. The findings highlight strengths and gaps in current practices, offering a roadmap for improvement. EMGIG will use this feedback to shape its 2024 action plan, focusing on collaboration, refining training, and improving real-time GIS applications and solutions. This ongoing effort aims to strengthen Oregon's emergency response and recovery capabilities. Thanks to all partners for their contributions to this assessment! https://lnkd.in/g2xXztMe

Resilient Workplaces Prepare Together Disasters and emergencies can happen anywhere, and without warning. In Oregon, we deal with wildfires, floods, heat domes, ice and snowstorms. Then there is the ever-present threat of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. It’s important for everyone to know what to do and how to care for one another. This is why Governor Tina Kotek has officially?proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Oregon, which is in line with?FEMA’s National Preparedness Month. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gQPjxuRG

Regional Coordinator (Portland Metro- Two positions) Application Deadline: 09/23/2024 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gsX5YYTC OEM will host a conference call for all interested applicants to discuss the position scope and areas of responsibility. The conference call will occur on 9/11/2024 at 12:00 pm ? Join Zoom Meeting https://lnkd.in/gpqqreXG Meeting ID: 899 0964 0102 Passcode: M0fVu5 Come join the Oregon Department of Emergency Management as we work to grow our department and bring more capacity and support to Oregonians and the Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to lead collaborative statewide efforts, inclusive of all partners and the communities we serve, to ensure capability to get help in an emergency and to protect, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters, regardless of cause.

Controller (Accountant 3) Application Deadline: Extended to 09/11/2024 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g7TMk6VM Come join the Oregon Department of Emergency Management as we work to grow our department and bring more capacity and support to Oregonians and the Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to lead collaborative statewide efforts, inclusive of all partners and the communities we serve, to ensure capability to get help in an emergency and to protect, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters, regardless of cause.