Medford Information

I wanted to thank you all for the opportunity to meet last week. I have included several resources below and documents within this email. Again I would recommend the continuing partnership with Jens Larsen and his team to help facilitate monthly safety/preparedness tips and information.

Resources

• https://www.ready.gov/seniors

o   Site is specific in providing information for seniors. A good one page hand out is available at this website

• https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_prepare-now-seniors.pdf
• https://www.ready.gov/disability

o   Site is specific to provide guidance for hearing impaired, blind and/or deaf

o   There are several videos and handouts available

• https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/older-adult-emergency.html

o   Site is from the CDC specific for informing seniors on how and what to prepare for

• https://www.medfordoregon.gov/Government/Departments/Fire/Emergency-Management/Be-Prepared

o   This is Medford’s Emergency Management site that provides emergency preparedness tips, how to sign up for Citizen Alert, City of Medford evacuation zones and other resources.

• https://rvem.org/

o   This is a site created by both Jackson and Josephine County Emergency Management. Lots of information here as well

Handouts

I have included some handouts that we have used, created or would be a good starting point.

• Family Emergency Prep Handbook was created for Jackson and Josephine County residents
• 901-F1- Emergency Response Plan was created for Medford staff
• DOC Employee Handbook is a flipchart created for Beaverton staff

Thanks

Aaron Ott  | Emergency Management

City of Medford, Oregon | Medford Fire Department

541-774-2322 Office