Region: National

A resource for utility companies looking to minimize the impact of wildlife on power grids and, in doing so, reduce wildfire risk and increase reliability. Read More

This resource of frequently asked questions from the Oregon Public Utility Commission provides consumers with general wildfire resources, information about service restoration, public safety power shutoffs, and the response of utilities to wildfire in Oregon. Read More

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Western Electricity Coordination Council “developed this document with the goal of creating more awareness across all interconnections of the knowledge and experience gained by western utilities on wildfire preparedness and mitigation. Research and development efforts by the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories in partnership with electric utilities... Read More

“School’s out, now what?” seems to be a common question for many parents these days as summer is in full-swing and physical distancing practices continue across the country.  Families that were affected by school closures have pivoted right into summer activities, for better or worse.  Many of us are scrambling; youth activities have been cancelled or... Read More

This page is a collection of resources containing valuable post-fire recovery and restoration information. Read More

In this issue of the Exchange, a newsletter from the US Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPER) Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Gateway, lessons learned during patient evacuation, wildfires and public safety planned shutoffs, and more are shared. Read More

“In this three-part podcast we will hear from experts in Canada, the United States, and Australia about the health effects of wildfires and emergency management, indigenous fire practices to mitigate wildfire intensity, and the compounding effect climate change has on the future of wildfires.” Read More

This SmartSheet provides a database of resources in multiple languages to communicate with the public during disasters. Topics include how to clean up outdoor ash, the right respirator and fit, keeping food safe during an emergency, getting emergency refills from a pharmacy, and more. While many of the resources are from Oregon, some are national... Read More

This course is designed for family medicine physicians, internists, pediatricians, occupational and rehabilitation physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, asthma educators, pulmonary specialists, cardiologists, and other medical professionals.  Learn about the biological mechanisms responsible for cardiovascular and respiratory effects associated with particle pollution exposure and educational tools available to help patients protect their health.        Read More

Brett Holt is a Senior Stakeholder Relations Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 Office of External Affairs based in Washington. In FAC Net’s ongoing series of post-fire recovery blogs, Brett helps navigate federal programs, declarations and engagements that are available to a community during and after a wildfire. While this blog focuses in... Read More