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Continue your preparedness journey with these resources.

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Stay informed and prepared by following our blog for essential resources on natural disaster preparedness. Access a wealth of free and low-cost guides, checklists, and expert advice, all readily available for download. Take proactive steps to safeguard yourself and your loved ones today!

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Could You Survive “The Big One”? There’s a FREE online video game for that!

What would you actually do after “The Big One”? Cascadia 9.1 is a free online game that lets you test your preparedness decisions in a realistic, story-driven experience. It’s exactly the kind of hands-on learning we aim for with Shaky Grounds Cafe — because preparedness sticks better when you discover it through play.

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Gamifying Preparedness: FEMA’s Disaster Mind Game and the Power of Play.

Disaster Mind is an educational game that teaches high school students how to stay calm and make solid decisions during a disaster.

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Pet Preparedness: Free resources to help you protect your best friend(s).

Prepare Your Pets for Emergencies: Free Tips and Resources in Our Latest Blog Post!

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Watch this video to learn about tsunami preparedness.

What should you do when you are on the coast and the earth shakes? Watch this excellent video from PBS to find out.

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Play these FREE online escape rooms.

Play 3 FREE online escape rooms that teach you about Cybersecurity.

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Enjoy this WW2 Survival Training Film

“Well Madeline, Let’s start Paddelin’”

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Locate your nearest BEECN site

Do you know where to go in your neighborhood to get information and report emergencies after a major earthquake?

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Explore this map

Use this interactive map from the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) to learn about the hazards where you live and work and play.

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Learn to STOP THE BLEED

Take a FREE STOP THE BLEED class. Available online or in person.

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Watch this 60 second video about water prep

Store 2 weeks worth of water to increase your emergency preparedness. 1 gallon per person (and pet), per day for 14 days.

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Take a Free OSU Course Online: Preparing for the CSZ

OSU offers a free self-guided coarse where you will learn all about the largest threat we face here in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about what to expect and how you can prepared for it.