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Emergency Preparedness Tip of the Month – Prepare your Pets for An Emergency

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 a current photo. Keep ID tags with current contact information on your animal’s collar at all times. Pet owners should understand their pet’s behavior in stressful situations and have a plan to calm or restrain them, if needed. Animals are likely to bolt, and you will likely be distracted by other matters so include a rope to tie your pet in the Go-bag. In times of crisis, pets may take cues from their owner’s behavior so remain as calm as possible to reduce their anxiety. Keep a small blanket or towel with the pet’s scent on it in the Go-bag so the animal has a familiar scent in a strange location. Lastly, pet owners should consider offering to help or take the lead on caring for pets that arrive in an assembly areas following a disaster.

Water Quality Report (Cape Meares-2021)

The Water Quality Report for Cape Meares is now available for review and is now posted on the Cape Meares website.  Click on the link below to view.  

This annual report is intended to inform as well as to remind you about the primary focus of the water district on the importance of water quality. The Oceanside Water District (OWD) is committed to ensuring that the community’s drinking water meets the highest standards as regulated by The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This report contains information developed from water quality sampling conducted throughout the 2021 year. 

Take the time to peruse this report to understand more about this critical resource for our community.  

https://capemeares.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WaterQualityRepor22021.pdf

Water Quality Report 2020

This annual report is intended to inform as well as to remind you about the importance of water quality. The Oceanside Water District (OWD) is committed to ensuring that the community’s drinking water meets the highest standards as regulated by The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This report contains information developed from water quality sampling conducted throughout the 2020 year.

Water Quality Report 2018

This annual report is intended to inform as well as to remind you about the importance of water quality. The Oceanside Water District (OWD) is committed to ensuring that the community’s drinking water meets the highest standards as regulated by The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This report contains information developed from water quality sampling conducted throughout the 2018 year. http://www.owd-oregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Water-Quality-Report-Cape-Meares-2018.pdf

Upgrading Water Distribution System for Community

For roughly the next three-four weeks beginning January 10, 2017, there may be periodic shut-offs of water serving residences in the community.

The shut-offs will usually be brief (two hours, or less) and will effect a minimal number of residences as new pipes are installed along 3rd, 4th, and Pacific in the community.

The watermaster has indicated he will notify one of the water commissioners on mornings when an outage is expected so this information can be posted on Nextdoor.

If you have questions regarding the upgrading of the water distribution system for the community you should call the district office. (503) 842-0370

Waterline Improvements

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Advanced Excavating is starting work on Phase III Waterline Improvements in Cape Meares today. Work will start on the corner of 4th Street and Bayocean, be aware of construction in your area. Please keep emergency water on hand in the case of a disruption in service.  We appreciate your patience during the waterline improvements.

Julia Johnson
Oceanside Water District