HB 3286
Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to establish a liaison for each county to foster development of county-level organizations or networks to address emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) to create a liaison for each county to help develop and strengthen local organizations that respond to emergencies. These ‘community organization active in disaster’ (COAD) groups will focus on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The program will sunset on January 2, 2028, and was passed during an emergency declaration.
Key provisions
- ODEM will establish a liaison for each county.
- The liaisons will support the formation of new county-level COADs.
- The liaisons will strengthen existing county COADs.
- Liaisons will provide technical assistance to COADs.
- Liaisons will build relationships with local organizations and government partners.
- Liaisons will support the coordination of donated resources.
- Liaisons will assist with long-term recovery efforts.
- A mutual aid system will be established among COAD liaisons.
Who is affected
- Oregon Counties
- Oregon Department of Emergency Management
- Local Organizations
- Businesses
- Emergency Response Volunteers
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal program to support county-level emergency preparedness.
- Creates a dedicated role within ODEM to facilitate COAD development.
- Encourages the creation of independent, self-sustaining COADs.
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