Communication

During a major emergency, City of Beaverton officials will work to provide timely, accurate information to the public. The City has several public information procedures and/or tools in place that may be used during a major emergency or disaster.

The City of Beaverton officials will coordinate with members of the local media including newspapers, radio, and television, to deliver accurate information to the public.

Federal Communications Commission—Emergency Alert System

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that requires broadcasters, cable television systems, wireless cable systems, satellite digital audio radio services (SDARS) providers, and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers to provide the communications capability to the President to address the American public during a National emergency. The system also may be used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information during local emergencies such as AMBER alerts, hazadous materials spill, and severe weather information that could be targeted to a specific area.

Community Notification System (CNS)

This system will send a recorded message to telephones in a geographically specified area or to a pre-programmed list of contacts.

NOAA Weather Radio—In addition to broadcasting weather information and in conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards—including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).

Beaverton’s Web site will try to provide current information in the event of an emergency.

EOC Call Center

During a response to or recovery from a widespread disaster or major emergency affecting large areas or populations, the City may activate it’s Call Center at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

THIS INFORMATION LINE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL EVENT—SPECIFIC INFORMATION (such as closures, evacuation areas, access points, or about support services such as financial or family assistance available to victims or their relatives.)

Low Power AM Radio—1610 on the AM dial. (Car radios and small transistor radios tend to work best.)