During a natural or human-caused disaster, the Emergency Management Division activates the County Emergency Operations Center to coordinate and facilitate emergency response and recovery in Clatsop County. Day-to-day operations include whole community planning, public outreach/education and facilitation for various emergency management committees such as the County Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPREP), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). The division also coordinates and facilitates emergency training with fire departments, police, volunteers, public works, medical and other emergency response agencies.
Emergency Operations Plan
The Clatsop County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is an all-hazard plan describing how Clatsop County will organize and respond to events. It establishes guidance for Clatsop County’s actions during, in response to, and short-term recovery from major emergencies or disasters. Specifically, this EOP describes the roles and responsibilities of the County departments and personnel when an incident occurs. The County views emergency management planning as a continuous process that is linked closely with training and exercises to establish a comprehensive preparedness agenda and culture. View the plan in the link below.
Clatsop County has developed a multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan in an effort to reduce future loss of life and damage to property resulting from natural hazards. This plan was developed with and for the following jurisdictions: Clatsop County, Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside and Cannon Beach. It is impossible to predict exactly when these disasters will occur, or the extent to which they will affect the County. However, with careful planning and collaboration among public agencies, private sector organizations and the citizens within the community, it is possible to minimize the losses than can result from natural hazards. The Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation strategies and various actions prioritized by the local community that could be implemented to address natural hazard disasters.
Clatsop County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (PDF)
Opening of the Camp Rilea’s Emergency Operations Center
Scenes include the ribbon cutting ceremony, interior and exterior shots of the building, and community officials examining the new facililty. Includes soundbites from Tiffany Brown, Emergency Manager for Clatsop County. This new facility is designed to help county, state and federal officials communicate during times of natural disasters and emergencies. Produced by Master Sgt. Thomas Hovie Oregon National Guard Office of Public Affairs.
