Emergency Preparedness

When the unpreventable occurs, having information and resources available is critical.

The City of Carlton believes that preparation is the key to ensuring our community's safety during emergencies. Whether facing natural disasters or man-made incidents, the city strives to educate the public on what to do in an emergency and assist with emergency preparedness. That's why the city has compiled a list of county and state resources and tips to help citizens be ready for the unexpected.

Stay informed and prioritize your safety by signing up for the emergency notification system of Yamhill County. Signing up allows you to opt-in to receive notifications via phone calls, text messaging or e-mail based on locations you care about. You can choose to receive notifications about events that may affect your home, workplace, family's schools and more. This system will be used to notify you about imminent threats to health and safety as well as informational notifications that affect your locations or work environments.

Visit the Yamhill County Alerts website and create an account to get started: Yamhill County Alerts - Sign In
You can also monitor general notifications and weather alerts on this page: Yamhill County Alerts - Weather Notifications

Community Emergency Response Team - Yamhill County: yccert.org

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. Visit the CERT website to learn more about available training opportunities.

Oregon Department of Emergency Management : Be 2 Weeks Ready : Hazards and Preparedness : State of Oregon

Being 2 Weeks Ready means having an emergency plan and enough supplies for you and everyone in your household to survive for at least two weeks following a disaster. This may sound overwhelming, but you're probably more prepared than you think! The Be 2 Weeks Ready program through OEM is designed to help you start from where you're at and build your self-reliance and community preparedness step-by-step. Learn essential information and practical steps to prepare for various types of emergencies.