Tag Archives: Emergency Preparedness

AARP Oregon advises: Get prepared for when disaster strikes

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Julianne G Crane

“It’s important to be ready when disaster strikes. Whether it’s flood, wildfire or other emergency common to Oregon, these events disproportionately affect older adults, many of who have mobility, chronic disease or disability challenges that require them to seek extra … Continue reading →

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Emergency Preparedness Meeting – Tuesday, June 8, 10 a.m.

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Julianne G Crane
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Emergency Alert Survey – please return to your Block Captain

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

Every Timber Valley member should have received an ‘Emergency Alert Survey’ in their mailbox recently. Sometimes emergencies happen in the middle of the night when most of us are sleeping and many have their phones turned off. The park is … Continue reading →

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Preparing for future emergencies

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management offers the following information about preparing for future emergencies — “People in Oregon were working on adjusting their lives to autumn and a return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic when they were suddenly confronted … Continue reading →

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Poor Air Quality, Covid-19 double challenge

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Julianne G Crane
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Wildfires and Smoke = unhealthy

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

“Wildfires and severe smoke can create dangerous conditions for people, especially those with chronic health conditions,” according to Oregon Health Authority. “Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke … Continue reading →

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High Wind Warnings Mon-Wed and High temps through week

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR Mon Sep 7 Including Umpqua Basin-Umpqua National Forest RED FLAG WARNING in effect Monday through Wednesday for strong, gusty east wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger could contribute to … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Exposure Risk Index

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

This COVID-19 exposure Risk Index is provided by the Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team. If the print is too small to read, the pictures give the broad strokes.

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New local COVID-19 cases directly linked to travel outside Douglas County, especially outside Oregon

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

PORTLAND, Ore. — As of 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 18, COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 257, the Oregon Health Authority reported . They also stated 353 new confirmed and presumptive cases, … Continue reading →

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On a scale of 1-10 … Know your risk during COVID-19

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

From the Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team (July 8, 2020): “We continue to see a surge in COVID cases throughout the United States, with national cases quickly approaching the 3 million mark. … many of our local cases were attributed … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Blood Drive Thurs. 7/2 – Clubhouse

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

The 2nd Annual Blood Drive takes place in the Clubhouse, Thurs., July 2. Registration is in the Dining Room, please enter by the back door.  Because of Social Distancing, donations will take place in the Big Room.  Both rooms will … Continue reading →

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Blood Donors: Eat Iron-rich foods, drink lots of fluids

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

Timber Valley’s 2nd Annual Blood Drive is on Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Clubhouse. We currently have a full slate of scheduled donors, and we are now looking for about five back-up donors in case of unexpected … Continue reading →

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Red Cross announces that Timber Valley Blood Donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies — Free

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

Donors must sign up for a specific time. Look for the sign-up sheet on the sign-up table in the Clubhouse dining room. For a limited time, the American Red Cross will be testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Wildfire Season – Be ‘2 Weeks Ready’

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

“As we head into summer,  as well as begin Phase Two of the Governor’s Reopening Plans, we also head into wildfire season,” states a recent news release from the Douglas County Joint Information Center. “Many of you have already learned … Continue reading →

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Sign up in Clubhouse for 2nd Annual Blood Drive on July 2

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Julianne G Crane

Time for Timber Valley’s 2nd Annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the large Meeting Room of the Clubhouse. As with last year, each donor must sign up for a specific time. Look for … Continue reading →

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Improved Laundry Room Schedule

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Dick Shanahan

The New Improved Laundry Room Schedule Beginning May 13th the schedule for the use of the Laundry Room will be modified to allow two Members to use the Laundry Room at once by using a schedule of staggered two-hour blocks … Continue reading →

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from the desk of Helaine…

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Helaine Hepworth

Dear Timber Valley Member, What Now?? What else can possibly happen? Everyday brings news of more cases of Corona Virus, more deaths, more closings, more panic, more shortages. The Corona Virus is a serious disease, particularly for those of our … Continue reading →

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A few simple steps (in pictures) to help keep you and our Timber Valley community safe from the spread of germs

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Julianne G Crane
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Our (Timber Valley’s) Soup Kitchen

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Sharon Elliott

Advertisement for the SOUP KITCHEN event. The Emergency Preparedness Committee is hosting a Friday Friendship Hour Event. The event will take place September 13 at 3pm in the Clubhouse and is for the purpose of collecting non-perishable food stuffs for … Continue reading →

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NO Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting on Mon., 7/15 — However, Block Captains will meet on Fri., 7/19, 9:30 a.m.

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Julianne G Crane

There will be NO Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting on Monday, 7/15, as reported on the monthly calendar and in the Timber Valley Log. The next general committee meeting will convene sometime after the Annual Meeting. (Don’t forget to sign up … Continue reading →

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