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Tsunami Advisory Issed For Oregon Coast
The Tsunami Watch from the National Weather Service has been upgraded to a Tsunami Advisory . What to do now: Recommended actions from...

Kiera Morgan
Jul 292 min read


Siletz Issues Water Restrictions Due To Drought
The Siletz River is at a 130 year low, because of this and the Governors decoration of a Lincoln County drought emergency, the city has...

Kiera Morgan
Jul 211 min read


Earthquake And Tsunami Awareness Month
Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed February Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month in Oregon. In the past, Oregon has suffered...

Kiera Morgan
Feb 82 min read


High Winds And Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning today, December 17, 2024, which will remain in effect until 4 AM tomorrow...

Kiera Morgan
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Tsunami Warning Cancelled
According to the National Weather service, a 7.3 earthquake occurred 45 miles SW of Eureka, Ca; the National Tsunami Warning Center has...

Kiera Morgan
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Fire Prevention Month
As the leaves change and cooler weather sets in, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service remind everyone of the...

Kiera Morgan
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Great Oregon Shakeout
Lincoln County residents live on the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Faultline. This means it is even more important for our...

Kiera Morgan
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Get Ready Lincoln County-National Preparedness Month
Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed September Preparedness Month in Oregon. This is a great time to make or update your...

Kiera Morgan
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Waldport Emergency Preparedness Fair
As Oregonians, we are faced with many potential natural disasters as our planet continues to feel the progressive effects of climate...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 11, 20241 min read


Emergency Preparedness Drill
As National Search and Rescue (SAR) month comes to an end, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office shared an update about some recent...

Kiera Morgan
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Two Day Emergency Drill Conducted
In the largest exercise of its kind ever on the Oregon coast, Lincoln County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Oregon...

Kiera Morgan
May 13, 20243 min read


Samaritan Conducts Active Shooter Drill
If you see emergency response vehicles at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in the early evening hours of Friday, April 26 it’s only a...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Governor's Disaster Declaration Approved
Governor Tina Kotek announced that President Joe Biden approved her request for a federal major disaster declaration pursuant to the...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Shake Alert Eathquake Warning System
March 11, 2024 marks three years since the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning System went live in Oregon. The earthquake detection...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 17, 20244 min read


Ice Storm Updates
Central Lincoln PUD reports their crews have made significant progress in northern Newport up the coast to Gleneden Beach. They have been...

Kiera Morgan
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Storm Updates
Some Lincoln County communities may be impacted or without power for several more days. Please make preparations and use available...

Kiera Morgan
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas of Lincoln and Tillamook Counties, Widespread rain has caused sudden...

Kiera Morgan
Dec 5, 20231 min read


New County Emergency Manager Announced
Following an extensive search and competitive selection process to fill their vacant Emergency Manager position, the Lincoln County...

Kiera Morgan
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Sea Grant Recieves Disaster Preparedness Grant
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that Oregon State University will receive nearly $160,000 from the National Oceanic...

Kiera Morgan
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Ready Set Go PSA's
Lincoln County Emergency Management and Lincoln County Fire Defense Board are excited to announce the release of our new Wildfire Public...

Kiera Morgan
Jul 23, 20232 min read
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