Disaster Preparedness Survey Underway in Redmond

Redmond, Ore. – Prepare! Redmond has partnered with Oregon Institute of Technology to assess the preparedness needs of the greater Redmond area. You can participate by taking a survey at the following web address: tinyurl.com/phmrcsurvey. The survey on emergency preparedness takes approximately 10 minutes.

Prepare! Redmond is a community collaborative to take advantage of the national Prepare! initiative to save lives and livelihoods by preparing individuals and families, schools, businesses and entire communities to respond to and recover from disasters of all types and sizes. Prepare! Redmond will help to substantially preserve the region’s economy and assure that communities survive after devastating wildfires, floods, severe storms and even a catastrophic earthquake.

Prepare! Redmond is a community-based collaborative group comprised of local organizations including American Red Cross, City of Redmond (Administration, Police, and Public Works), Deschutes County (Sheriff’s Office, 9-1-1, and Health Services), Redmond Fire & Rescue, , local health care and utility providers, and faith-based organizations. Together, their outreach and impact will help prepare Redmond residents for future disasters and build the resilience of the community.

Central Oregon is no stranger to disaster with yearly wildfires impacting our communities. Prepare! Redmond encourages citizens to prepare and practice for these events in advance to improve the resilience of our communities. For more information visit www.redcross.org/bend or www.facebook.com/PrepareRedmond.

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Central Oregon Locavore – Holiday Gift Faire

Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central

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Gas Prices Dropping

The national average for a gallon of regular gas could soon reach the $3 mark for the first time since May 2021. The Oregon average is close to dipping below $4 per gallon – prices here surged

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NeighborImpact Mobilizes Amid Federal Funding Pause

Following the federal government’s announcement that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be distributed in November, NeighborImpact is preparing for a potential surge in hunger across Central Oregon. As the regional food bank serving Deschutes,