Palisades Neighborhood Association

Emergency Preparedness B2WR Part 1: Preparing to Prepare

Published July 3, 2024

PNA has been following the City of Lake Oswego’s adoption of the Be 2 Weeks Ready (B2WR) Program. Oregon has faced a series of emergencies, including floods, droughts, wildfires, ice storms, heatwaves, and a pandemic. These events show the critical importance of being prepared. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) aims to empower people to prepare effectively because once a disaster occurs, preparation time is over. This is why individuals, families, and communities should strive to “Be 2 Weeks Ready.”

“Be 2 Weeks Ready” means having an emergency plan and enough supplies for everyone in your household to last at least two weeks after a disaster. It may seem daunting, but you’re likely more prepared than you realize! This program helps you build self-reliance and community preparedness step-by-step, starting from where you are now.

For information regarding Oregon’s overall efforts, click here.

Journaling for Disaster Preparedness

Disasters can strike anywhere and anytime. Imagine an earthquake hitting and you must survive weeks without running water, functioning toilets, or appliances. In this section, you’ll jot down your thoughts to use later.

Why Journal?

Journaling helps you track resources, experiences, and emotions. Here’s why it’s beneficial:

  • Stay on Track: Regular writing keeps you focused on goals.
  • Face Fears: Writing about fears makes them easier to address.
  • Beat Procrastination: Listing tasks helps you complete them quicker.
  • Learn from Emergencies: Reflecting on past emergencies improves future responses.
  • Celebrate Progress: Reviewing your journal shows how far you’ve come.

Ways to Journal

Choose a method that suits you best:

  • Notebook and pen
  • Word document
  • Voice app
  • Video recording


Practice

Feeling secure is tough after a disaster disrupts your routine. Writing can bring calm and preparedness. Take a moment to pen down some advice and kind words for your future self.

Considerations

Encourage kids to keep journals too. It’s a healthy habit and decorating them can be fun for all ages!

For assistance, explore this activity in the Be 2 Weeks Ready Program Toolkit. 

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).