For community organizations and their members and people who want to help in a disaster, RV COAD has general meetings four times a year. An Active Steering Committee and other workgroups meet more often. Also watch this website for quarterly training information!

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 11 am - 12:30…

When Cascadia happens, you want to be able to stay in your home after the earthquake. Do you know if your house will stand up to the shaking? Want to learn more about how to find a contractor to retrofit your home? Or more about what makes a good retrofit?…

Training Description:
Addressing seismic assessment and retrofit of detached single-family wood-frame dwellings. These documents update and expand to national basis the simplified assessment methodology and retrofit guidelines originally developed for use in the City of Los Angeles following the Northridge earthquake.

Target Audience:
Building owners, building officials, home inspectors, design…

Saturday, June 16 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. They welcome all to visit. They expect to have Smokey Bear and Skywarn Owlie & the Real Owlie in attendance.

Topics of focus will include the hazards of summer heat, cold water, wildfires and air pollution.

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They will send up…

Also you are encouraged to join us for a Pancake Breakfast!

Benefits Ashland Fire and Rescue, Ashland CERT, Jackson County Fire District 5, and Fire House 5 Foundation.

WHEN: Saturday, May 12 8 AM – 11 AM WHERE: 5811 S. Pacific Hwy. Phoenix, Oregon For more information: 541-552-2226

Cost: Adults:…

Free Smoke Alarm Installation Day

Jan 28, 2017 |

The Red Cross responds to an average of two home fires every day in our region. A working smoke alarm can cut the risk of death from a home fire in half. The Red Cross Home Fire Campaign aims to reduce…

Severe Weather, Floods, Earthquakes, Wildfires, Landslides, Volcanic Eruptions, Emerging Infectious Disease … What Concerns You?

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Carnegie Library 413 W. Main St. Medford, OR 97501 Drop by any time! January 12, 2017 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Copies of the draft Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) will be…

RV COAD meets next on October 11th, 2016 at the Jackson County Health and Human Services Building, 140 S Holly, Medford in the Parkview Room 2192 (Second Floor).

CHANGE UP IN PRESENTATION - Professor Emeritus Eric Dittmer will be on hand to field your geology questions and we have rescheduled…

**September 19 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Rogue Valley Mall, inside and outside: - WIN a lifetime membership with Mercy Flights (free drawing) - Tour emergency vehicles - Get FREE stuff for your Go Bag Local emergency agencies and nonprofits will display emergency equipment and give out…

Hello Rogue Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (RVCOAD)members and interested parties!

The RV COAD meets today, 10 am to 11:30 am at United Way of Jackson County, 1457 East McAndrews, Medford, OR. Enter the Banner Bank parking lot at the McAndrews/Royal light. The building is in back of the…

WHEN DISASTER HITS OUR AREA, WE WANT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO BE PREPARED!

Join us Saturday, September 19 for an event that will help you get ready. Local emergency agencies will display vehicles and equipment, give away preparedness & safety items along with valuable information to help you before,…