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Oregon emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Oregon's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $2.5 billion, rated Relatively Moderate. The hazards with the largest expected losses are earthquakes, inland flooding and tsunamis.

Weather alerts in Oregon right now

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0 warnings and 3 watches in force. 5 advisories.

Freeze Watch until Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 PM ETNorth Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands
Freeze Watch until Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM ETNorth Oregon Coast Range; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills
Freeze Watch until Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM ETNorth Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands

National Weather Service data, updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:46 AM ET. Not an official warning: follow your local NWS office. All US alerts →

Oregon's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

EarthquakeRelatively High$1.2 billion a yearHow to prepare →

Inland floodingRelatively Moderate$852 million a yearHow to prepare →

TsunamiRelatively Moderate$143 million a year

WildfireRelatively High$126 million a yearHow to prepare →

Heat waveRelatively Moderate$71 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively Moderate$57 million a yearHow to prepare →

Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate$19 million a yearHow to prepare →

Strong windRelatively Low$15 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for earthquakes, inland flooding, wildfires and heat waves

EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

WildfireHow to protect yourself from wildfire smoke: AQI, clean room, filters and N95sGear: Air purifiers for wildfire smoke · N95 masks for smoke

Heat waveExtreme heat safety: heat exhaustion vs heat stroke and how to stay cool in a power outageGear: Battery-powered fans

Official help in Oregon

State emergency management: Department of Emergency Management
Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
More Oregon government services: USA.gov

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