Updated 10/5/2020, 5:30pm
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Smoke still continues to affect the air quality in our area at times. To make informed decisions about spending time outdoors, check the air quality near you check out AirNow.gov
The City's Declaration of Emergency for Wildfires expired on October 5, lifting all restrictions. Open outdoor fires remain prohibited by TVFR orders.
City of West Linn is no longer listed at any fire evacuation level riskas of September 13 (i.e. it is no longer a Level 1 evacuation risk on Clackamas County's Wildfire Evacuation Map). The Clackamas County Sheriff has lifted all curfews effective September 30.Visit Clackamas County's Wildfires page for the latest information.
Water in West Linn continues to be reliable and safe to drink. Our South Fork Water Board is fully functional and capable of providing safe clean drinking water. There are a number of small water systems in the county (Mt Hood Hwy 26 area) that recently issued boil water notices due to pressure losses and power outages. Go here to see which water systems have been impacted.
Staff remain available to help you and can be reached online or by phone, check here for office hours and department contact details. For general inquiries call 503-657-0331 or submit an online service request.
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Be Prepared
Sign up for Clackamas County's Emergency Alert program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. Get startedhere.
Sign up for FlashAlert emergency alerts and news email subscriptions. The City of West Linn and West Linn Police use Flash Alert to provide emergency messages to West Linn residents. You can also sign up for important FlashAlerts from the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, PGE, NW Natural, and others. FlashAlert apps that provide push notifications are available for free download for Apple and Android devices.
Ensure your cell phone is set up to provide emergency alerts to you depending on your location. Instructions on how to turn on Apple product emergency alerts. Instructions on how to turn on Android product emergency alerts.
Now is the time to be prepared, not scared. Develop, discuss, and practice an emergency plan with everyone in your home - make sure to include animals in your plan! Learn how to create fire defensible space around your home and about fire evacution levels and what you should do to prepare for evacuation should it ever become necessary.
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Emergency Declarations
High winds and dry air mass caused several wildfires in and around Clackamas County. On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners declared a state of emergency that will allow them to request resources, evacuate individuals, barricade roads, and redirect funds. The City of West Linn declared a state of emergency on September 11, 2020 that expired on October 5, 2020 as a preparatory measure to ensure public safety and that the City of West Linn has the appropriate resources to respond to wildfire emergencies.
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Evacuation Level Information
West Linn is no longer at any fire evacuation level.You can view Clackamas County's wildfire evacuation map hereand Clackamas County's Wildfire Page here(this Clackamas County page should be your primary source of local wildfire information)
- Level 1: BE READY for potential evacuation. You should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circ*mstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
- Level 2: BE SET to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
- Level 3: GO! Evacuate now! Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisem*nt, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
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Stay Connected to Emergency Information
Hotlines and Contact Information
Clackamas County Call Center
503-655-8224
Monday - Friday,8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
West Linn Police Business Office
503-655-6214
Monday - Friday,8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To report downed trees or other hazards call Public Works at 503-656-6081 during office hours, Non-emergency Dispatch at 503-635-0238 after hours.
City of West Linn Emergency Contacts List
Wildfire Resources
- Clackamas County Wildfire Page(primary source of information for West Linn)
- Clackamas CountyWildfire Map
- State of Oregon
- Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue(TVF&R)
- Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (RDPO)
- Air Quality and Health
- Oregon DEQ Air Quality IndexMap
- AirNow Smoke and Fire Map(type in yourzipcode)
- Oregon Smoke Blogon Twitter
- Oregon Health AuthorityWildfire and Smoke
- FAQsabout Wildfire Smoke and Public Health Flyer
- OHAHazy, smoky air: Do you know what to do? Flyer
- Do-It-Yourself Air Filters
- Wildfire and Smoke Information(protection from smoke inhalation, home defensible space, preparation)
- Maps
- InciWeb Fire Mapswith detailed incident information
- Northwest IntragencyCoordination CenterMap
- State of Oregon Large Fire InteractiveMap
- Wildfires Dashboard
- Road Closures
- Websites and Social Media to Follow
- TVFR (Facebook, Twitter)
- City of West Linn Police (Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor)
- City of West Linn (Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor)
- Sign up for the City's weekly newsletterto stay up to date on important issues in the City, including wildfire information (note this is not a source of emergency information, see emergency alerts above).
- Clackamas County (Facebook, Twitter)
- Clackamas County Sheriff (Facebook, Twitter)
- Clackamas County Fire District #1 (Facebook, Twitter)
- Clackamas County Disaster Management(Facebook)
- Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshall (Facebook, Twitter)
- Oregon Department of Forestry (Facebook, Twitter)
- Oregon Office of Emergency Management (Facebook, Twitter)
- DEQ Smoke Info Twitter
- Utilities: PGE (Wildfire Info;Outage Info), NW Natural
How to Help
- Check in with Red Cross'"Safe and Well" App
- Give blood
- For those with the means to donate:
- For health professionals:
- SERV-ORis Oregon’s roster of health professionalswho have registered to volunteer in response tolocal, state, and/or federal emergencies.
- Oregon Emergency Management
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