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Air Quality

Air Quality

Air Quality

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Where there is fire, there is smoke. Even without a local wildfire, we can face air quality issues with smoke drifting in from neighboring areas as weather shifts. 


 Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions by visiting the Oregon Smoke Information Blog

or watching weather conditions online at:

State of OREGON WEATHER DASHBOARD

Fire

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Air Quality

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Extreme weather, limited access, and dry, overgrown forests can make fire suppression difficult. Additionally, fires in multiple locations can easily strain available local fire protection resources. 





STATE OF OREGON WILDFIRE RECOVERY

Flooding

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Earthquakes

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 Flooding results when rain and/or snow melt creates water flow that exceed the carrying capacity of rivers, streams, channels, ditches, and other watercourses. 

Earthquakes

Severe Weather

Earthquakes

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  Earthquakes occur in Oregon every day. Every few years, an earthquake is large enough for people to feel, and every few decades there is an earthquake that causes damage.  

Severe Weather

Severe Weather

Severe Weather

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 On the Oregon Coast we experience  moderate temperatures, however during the fall and winter months we can experience severe thunderstorms and winters can bring severe winds.  

Hazard Waves

Severe Weather

Severe Weather

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 Sneaker waves and King tides are a very serious threat on the Oregon Coast. It is good to check frequently for hazardous wave conditions and never turn your back on the ocean.

Tsunamis

Infectious Disease

Landslides

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 Though not common, tsunamis can pose a threat to the Oregon Coast. They are long high sea waves caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance. 


SOUTHERN OREGON COAST TSUNAMI MAPS & INFORMATION

Landslides

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Landslides

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With rain and moisture comes the threat of landslides. These can also be triggered by earthquakes.

Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease

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 Health emergencies can vary in size from an outbreak of food poisoning at a community event to a pandemic illness. It’s important to learn how to keep yourself and your family as safe as possible. 

CURRY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
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Curry County Office of Emergency Management

29808 Colvin Street - Gold Beach, OR 97444 - Email curryoem@co.curry.or.us

Office Phone: (541) 247-3208 Cell: (541) 254-0731