Follow the links below to learn how you can make your community a safer place for all. Some links lead to documents in "PDF" format. You will need Adobe Reader to view them (free download).

Fire access road and driveway standards for Columbia County.

MSDS Database - A searchable list of "Material Safety Data Sheets" for most chemicals. This service is provide by the office of the Oregon State Fire Marshall at their website.

Emergency Preparedness

Disaster preparedness for your family... ARE YOU READY? Take a look at this comprehensive guide from the American Red Cross.

www.ready.gov/

 72hours.org/

Earthquake Knowledge

A good quiz about your knowledge regarding what to do during and after an earthquake. Click the link below to take the quiz:

www.members.shaw.ca/gf6/earthquake.html

Other links with earthquake information:

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/

www.oregongeology.com/sub/earthquakes/EqEpicentermap.htm