September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that emergencies can happen at any time — And that rural communities are strongest when we prepare together.
Electric cooperatives across the country, including Lane Electric, are investing in wildfire mitigation, grid hardening, and emergency coordination to keep our communities safe.
Here are simple steps at home to stay ready
- Be two-weeks ready
- Keep devices charged and cars gassed up
- Sign up for emergency alerts from Lane County and the State of Oregon
- Ensure your contact information with Lane Electric is up to date, and has multiple ways to contact you
These small actions make a big difference during storms, wildfires, or unexpected outages.
There are also a number of groups in Lane County doing great work to prepare local communities that you can engage with, such as:
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Upper McKenzie Community Center
Lane Electric (541) 484-1151)
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