CERT emergency preparedness at 10 years
Summary
Tualatin's volunteer emergency response group reported 143 active members, a new solar-powered communications trailer, a planned 30-member rapid response team, and free neighborhood preparedness trainings — with federal FEMA funding uncertain.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program runs mainly on a $14,000 annual city appropriation plus state and federal grants, and FEMA's future support is uncertain.
Every resident who might face an earthquake, ice storm, flood, or wildfire — CERT trains neighbors to hold on until help arrives.
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