CMCA received a second grant from the Tillamook PUD for $4,540.21. The grant will pay for two medical shelters, 20 body bags for deceased survivors, 12 Duckbill tent anchors, 45 sleeping bags, and two radios (one GMRS, one ham).  We will store the tents in our Third and Ninth Street emergency storage sheds. Thanks to … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Grant Award →

Cape Meares will participate in the Great Oregon Shake Out again this year. Get ready to practice your emergency skills with your family and neighbors. First, at 10:17 am on October 17th, you will practice the mantra of “drop, cover, and hold”. Then, grab your go bag and walk to your assembly site. The sites … Continue reading Great Oregon Shake Out-Cape Meares →

Held September 13, 2024 On September 13, 2024 Miriam Fultz and Charles Ansorge attended the Tillamook County Emergency Preparedness Summit held at Tillamook Bay Community College at which time the new name and logo for our group that focuses on emergency preparedness was unveiled.  Our group of “preppers” is now known as Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer … Continue reading Tillamook County Emergency Preparedness Summit →

On August 12 the Cape Meares Emergency Prep group hosted a Mass Casualty Shelter Drill for the community.  Residents were asked to actively engage in the drill in order to gain experience on what might be expected following an earthquake and tsunami that forced them to flee to a safe assembly area above the inundation … Continue reading Mass Casualty Shelter Drill →

Part-time or full-time residents of Cape Meares should make preparations for emergency events not only for themselves but also for their pet(s). Consideration should be given to having a Go-bag for your pet(s) that includes a three-day supply of food and water, first aid supplies, medications along with the pet’s medical record, vaccination history, and … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Tip of the Month – Prepare your Pets for An Emergency →