Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies come in many shapes and sizes, but, here on the coast, the primary threat to residents and visitors are tsunamis, earthquakes, and severe winter storms. The City has developed emergency response plans in conjunction with other local governments which include an emergency evacuation plan; emergency medical caches stored in various locations throughout the City; satellite telephone service for disaster use by emergency crews; emergency gas pump power sources to keep police vehicles and emergency equipment operational; cooperative agreements with the County, the Fire Department and other emergency responders; Red Cross shelters throughout the City and Arch Cape; evacuation routes; and Tsunami refuge areas. For information on Floods, please click here.

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Residents with disabilities:

The Cannon Beach Police Department maintains a list of Cannon Beach residents with disabilities and/or other special needs requiring special attention in the event of an emergency evacuation of the City.  If you or someone you know has such needs, please contact the Police Department at (503) 436-2811 or police@ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

Where to find more information on line:

Cannon Beach Fire District

Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Oregon Tsunami Clearinghouse (DOGAMI)

USGS National Seismic Mapping Project

NOAA, West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center

Tsunami!

FEMA for Kids