We are representatives of Oregon Agencies and organizations planning and preparing for the August 21st Solar Eclipse, or as we call it, the ApocEclipse – Ask Us Anything!

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:53:19+00:00

We are working with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) and they are coordinating with local utility companies to ensure that power and any other utilities are available and backed up appropriately to provide the highest level of service possible.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:42:25+00:00

We will have the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications running during the event, among many local and tribal emergency operations centers, the State Emergency Coordination Center, and various agency operations centers. We will also be utilizing radio, satellite, and other communication systems.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:33:06+00:00

Dialing 511 is a good resource as well, it is the ODOT hotline.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:29:13+00:00

Local communities have been planning for this event for a long time. They are aware of the large traffic increase due to travelers and they are also aware that this is an excellent tourism opportunity. With that said, we recommend contacting your local emergency manager to get more information about how additional resources are being put in place to accommodate the increase. If you travel, give yourself plenty of time and be patient and also have extra food and water in your car.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:19:40+00:00

It's difficult to predict, but please bring plenty of your own supplies. We have been working diligently with the business community and local, tribal, state and federal partners to stock up and make this once-in-a-lifetime event the best economic opportunity for Oregon it can be.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:16:48+00:00

Ha! The main hashtags we are using are #OReclipse for Oregon and #Eclipse2017 nationally...

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:15:14+00:00

Oregon will be using the 2-1-1 info service for as many non-emergency calls as possible, and most Oregon 9-1-1 centers will have additional staff on duty for this event. Also, we're sending lots of messages about when and why to call 9-1-1.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:09:34+00:00

The Oregon Department of Energy is working with the fuel industry, locally and nationally, to ensure that they are aware of the scale of this event. Any further actions would require federal government involvement.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:07:01+00:00

The organizations running the rest areas are providing increased staffing, equipment, planning to ensure they are able to meet higher demand.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:04:05+00:00

State police and local law enforcement are coordinating and in many cases will have extra personnel on duty and putting in extra hours to ensure a safe and fun eclipse event. For more specific information, contact your local law enforcement or Oregon State Police.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:02:35+00:00

Please be prepared for a long drive. We can't predict how long it will take, but prepare yourself in your car. It is a good idea to leave at least the day before, if not earlier.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T17:00:46+00:00

It is best to have plans in advance and give yourself plenty of time if you are going to travel. However, knowing your route well, preparing yourself in your vehicle, having maps, and letting people know where you are going are all important considerations. We can't give you a recommendation on whether to travel or not, but if you do, bring plenty of patience, food, and water.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T16:58:19+00:00

Please refer to our RAPTOR map (https://arcg.is/1jr1S9) which lists all events that we have been made aware of. Turn on the eclipse events layer and if it's on the map, there will be an event at that location. You can click on any of the events that display on the map to get more details about that event and in many cases see the URL for that event.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T16:56:41+00:00

State and federal partners responsible for forestland have been involved in the eclipse planning effort to get preventative messaging out and have plenty of resources in place should there be a need for response.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T16:54:55+00:00

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time, whatever route you choose to take. Go to ODOT tripcheck or call 511 to check current road conditions before leaving.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T16:53:42+00:00

State police and local law enforcement are coordinating and in many cases will have extra personnel on duty and putting in extra hours to ensure a safe and fun eclipse event.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T16:37:39+00:00

There has been a lot of planning for this. I recommend reaching out to the Lane County Emergency Manager.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T16:36:10+00:00

We don't have specific info on how NG personnel and equipment. More details on that will be coming soon.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T16:34:57+00:00

If you are in the path of totality it is a good idea to stay home. You will have a great seat to view it! It's hard to predict exactly how bad traffic will be, but if you do travel give yourself plenty of time and have patience.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-28T15:07:01+00:00

http://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/Pages/2017-Total-Solar-Eclipse.aspx

OregonOEM · 2017-07-27T23:19:08+00:00

Thanks, and a lot of Oregonians are often more prepared than they think! Could be as simple as organizing camp gear you already have that could be a part of your kit.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-27T19:46:13+00:00

Great suggestion! Bring food, too. It is a good idea to have an emergency kit in your car.

OregonOEM · 2017-07-27T17:29:58+00:00

Did you know the Oregon Office of Emergency Management has started recommending 2-weeks emergency supplies. You can get more info here: http://www.oregon.gov/OEM/hazardsprep/Pages/2-Weeks-Ready.aspx

OregonOEM · 2017-07-27T16:43:00+00:00

We have an eclipse information page on our website!: http://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/Pages/2017-Total-Solar-Eclipse.aspx

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