Emergency Management

If you are currently experiencing a personal emergency such as a fire, medical or law enforcement emergency, etc. – call 9-1-1. If an emergency is happening in your neighborhood or local area, tune to a local radio or television station to receive information.

Welcome to the City of Springfield’s Emergency Management Program page.  Here you will find links to lots of resources that will help you prepare yourself, family, home, and business for an emergency.

News and Public Notices

Springfield has joined the Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan as a community plan holder. The plan identifies natural hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks facing the community and how to respond to and reduce the risks. 

View Lane County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 

View Springfield’s Annex to Lane County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 

 

 

Get the latest weather updates here: National Weather Service – Portland

Make a Plan. Make a Kit. Be Informed. Be Ready.

You never know when an emergency may strike our area. It is important that you are prepared and know what to do to protect your family and your property.

Ask yourself these questions

  • Do I know what emergencies or disasters are most likely to occur in this area?
  • Do I have a family disaster plan in place and have we practiced it?
  • Do I know where I can go for help in the case of an emergency?
  • Do I have an emergency preparedness kit?
  • Has anyone in my household been trained in the proper actions to take in the event of an emergency?

If you answered “No” to any of these questions there are a number or resources available to help you prepare for any event.

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#GetReadySpfld by volunteering! There are several volunteer organizations with the mission to serve others during emergencies and disasters, like the American Red Cross. Locally, check out the Eugene-Springfield Area CERT Program at https://eugene-cert.com/

Develop A Family Disaster Plan

Lane County Resources

American Red Cross Resources

State of Oregon Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Likely Area Emergencies

Receive Emergency Alerts

Sign up with Lane Alerts to receive emergency alerts. You can opt-in to receive notifications via phone call, text message, and email based on locations you care about. Types of alerts you may receive include evacuations, severe weather, flooding, and police activity.

Program Oversight

The City’s Emergency Management Program is currently within the Development and Public Works Department, with a committee of staff members from each City department and oversight by the City Manager. Chapter 2.800 of the Springfield Municipal Code establishes the authority and responsibility of the Program.

The Eugene/Springfield Emergency Operations Plan approved by Springfield City Council. View the Base Plan.

Mitigation Plan

Check out Springfield’s Annex to the Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan to learn how it helps our communities in planning and preparing for a natural emergency event.

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Become a Volunteer!

Volunteer opportunities are available to assist in community emergency preparedness and response. These function to assist the first responders and other agencies during disasters and large-scale emergencies.