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Federal charges filed against Lake Oswego man accused of exploiting minors online and in person across several states Featured News by Oregon Today News
He used Discord and Session to chat with minors and get them to send him sexually explicit... More

05/22/2026

United flight from New Jersey to Guatemala diverted due to 'unruly passenger' Featured News by Oregon Today News
A United Airlines flight to Guatemala City was diverted to Dulles Airport due to an unruly... More

05/22/2026

BHHS Counseling: Last night, we celebrated the hard work, perseverance, and dedication of our students during Scholarshi... Featured News by Brookings-Harbor High School
BHHS Counseling Last night we celebrated the hard work perseverance and dedication of our ... More

05/22/2026

Trail Blazers coaching search: Stackhouse, Williams and Lashbrook among new finalists Featured News by Oregon Today News
The reported list of Blazers head coaching finalists has grown to six Jeff Van Gundy Tiago... More

05/22/2026

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence Featured News by Oregon Today News
Gabbard is the fourth Trump cabinet departure in recent months More

05/22/2026

Historic Oregon coast blimp hangar, ripped apart by storm, will not be repaired Featured News by Oregon Today News
A historic storm-damaged blimp hangar on the Oregon coast will not get the repairs it sore... More

05/22/2026

Dear Abby: Stepmom feels locked out of husband’s family struggles. ‘He just shuts down’ Featured News by Oregon Today News
DEAR ABBY My husband Evan and I have been together five years and were married 2 12 years ... More

05/22/2026

WHO upgrades Congo Ebola risk to ‘very high’ as outbreak spreads Featured News by Oregon Today News
BUNIA Congo The World Health Organization chief said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Co... More

05/22/2026

Experts release Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game 2 prediction after Cale Makar injury update Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Vegas Golden Knights came out in Game 1 and upset the Colrodo Avalanche If they manage... More

05/22/2026

Oregon’s snowpacks are melting weeks early. Here’s what it means Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregons already diminished snowpack is disappearing weeks earlier than normal according to... More

05/22/2026

Congratulations, Isaac Hughes! #16⚾️ , This morning, Isaac signed to continue his baseball career with the College of th... Featured News by Brookings-Harbor High School
Congratulations Isaac Hughes 16 This morning Isaac signed to continue his baseball career... More

05/22/2026

Editorial: The real victory in reducing homelessness in Central Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Gov Tina Kotek congratulated Central Oregon for the progress made with the regions reducti... More

05/22/2026

BUILDING SAFETY MONTH WEEK THREE: PREPARED TO PROTECT  
  
Resilient buildings and disaster plans save lives. Week 3 of Building Safety Month focuses on how smart design, strong codes and community preparedness work together to reduce the impact of disasters. From earthquakes and floods to hurricanes and wildfires, the built environment plays a critical role in protecting people and property.  
  
Emergency Planning   
Disaster preparedness is a shared responsibility, and when communities plan together, they respond more effectively and recover more quickly. Review these simple, life-saving tips in the resources below, and check out https://www.ready.gov/ for specific tips on dealing with earthquakes, extreme heat, floods, home fires, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires and more.  
Keep it simple:  
•Have an emergency kit on hand with basic necessities, and place all items in a sturdy, closed container outside your home where it can be easily located (restock food and water twice a year)  
•Establish a “safety destination” (like a friend’s or relative’s house some distance away), plan several different routes to get there so you can drive around roadblocks or hazards and practice your plan  
•Long before storm season approaches, prepare your house to withstand the effects of a natural disaster. Called “mitigation”, this can keep natural hazards from having catastrophic impacts.  
•You may need to turn off your gas, water and electricity before you evacuate, so each member of the household should learn when and how to do this  
  
Designing and Retrofitting for Disaster Resilience  
Modern building codes paired with modern construction practices (and upgrades to existing buildings) can dramatically improve a structure’s ability to withstand natural hazards. These preventative measures help protect occupants, reduce damage, speed recovery and keep communities functioning after disaster strikes.  
•Seismic retrofits that strengthen foundations and structural connections  
•Flood resistant design including elevated utilities, flood vents and water resistant materials  
•Hurricane ready features like impact rated windows, reinforced roofs and wind resistant doors  
•Wildfire resistant construction using ember resistant vents, defensible space and non combustible materials  
  
Demand Building Safety   
Are the homes, schools and buildings in your community built (or retrofitted) to the latest building codes? These codes are crucial in preventing disasters such as structural collapse or fires and mitigating the potential damage caused by events such as hurricanes or floods. Sharing the importance of adopting modern building codes and standards with public officials and encouraging them to take action helps make our communities safer.  
•Visit the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Inspect to Protect website to find the model code status of your home based on available data (you'll also learn about the potential threats to your home based on community disaster history, and what upgrades may increase your home’s resilience) https://inspecttoprotect.org/  
•Visit ICC’s code adoption map: https://www.iccsafe.org/adoptions/global-codes and Codes Save: https://www.iccsafe.org/codessave/ to determine if your state or community has adopted up-to-date codes for new construction  
•If your state or community hasn't adopted the latest model code, find the names and contact information for the elected officials who represent you and ask for change (include details on why adopting and enforcing modern building codes is important)  
  
Additional Resources:  
•12 Ways to Prepare Checklist: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showdocument?id=4144&isPublished=False&t=639149555612166833  
•Tips for Your Home and Family: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showdocument?id=4142&isPublished=False&t=639149555608518853  
•Tips for Disaster Safety and Mitigation: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showdocument?id=4140&isPublished=False&t=639149555604639988 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH WEEK THREE: PREPARED TO PROTECT Resilient buildings and disaster plans save lives. Week 3 of Building Safety Month focuses on how smart design, strong codes and community preparedness work together to reduce the impact of disasters. From earthquakes and floods to hurricanes and wildfires, the built environment plays a critical role in protecting people and property. Emergency Planning Disaster preparedness is a shared responsibility, and when communities plan together, they respond more effectively and recover more quickly. Review these simple, life-saving tips in the resources below, and check out https://www.ready.gov/ for specific tips on dealing with earthquakes, extreme heat, floods, home fires, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires and more. Keep it simple: •Have an emergency kit on hand with basic necessities, and place all items in a sturdy, closed container outside your home where it can be easily located (restock food and water twice a year) •Establish a “safety destination” (like a friend’s or relative’s house some distance away), plan several different routes to get there so you can drive around roadblocks or hazards and practice your plan •Long before storm season approaches, prepare your house to withstand the effects of a natural disaster. Called “mitigation”, this can keep natural hazards from having catastrophic impacts. •You may need to turn off your gas, water and electricity before you evacuate, so each member of the household should learn when and how to do this Designing and Retrofitting for Disaster Resilience Modern building codes paired with modern construction practices (and upgrades to existing buildings) can dramatically improve a structure’s ability to withstand natural hazards. These preventative measures help protect occupants, reduce damage, speed recovery and keep communities functioning after disaster strikes. •Seismic retrofits that strengthen foundations and structural connections •Flood resistant design including elevated utilities, flood vents and water resistant materials •Hurricane ready features like impact rated windows, reinforced roofs and wind resistant doors •Wildfire resistant construction using ember resistant vents, defensible space and non combustible materials Demand Building Safety Are the homes, schools and buildings in your community built (or retrofitted) to the latest building codes? These codes are crucial in preventing disasters such as structural collapse or fires and mitigating the potential damage caused by events such as hurricanes or floods. Sharing the importance of adopting modern building codes and standards with public officials and encouraging them to take action helps make our communities safer. •Visit the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Inspect to Protect website to find the model code status of your home based on available data (you'll also learn about the potential threats to your home based on community disaster history, and what upgrades may increase your home’s resilience) https://inspecttoprotect.org/ •Visit ICC’s code adoption map: https://www.iccsafe.org/adoptions/global-codes and Codes Save: https://www.iccsafe.org/codessave/ to determine if your state or community has adopted up-to-date codes for new construction •If your state or community hasn't adopted the latest model code, find the names and contact information for the elected officials who represent you and ask for change (include details on why adopting and enforcing modern building codes is important) Additional Resources: •12 Ways to Prepare Checklist: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showdocument?id=4144&isPublished=False&t=639149555612166833 •Tips for Your Home and Family: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showdocument?id=4142&isPublished=False&t=639149555608518853 •Tips for Disaster Safety and Mitigation: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showdocument?id=4140&isPublished=False&t=639149555604639988
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH WEEK THREE PREPARED TO PROTECT Resilient buildings and disaster pla... More

05/22/2026

Kick off Azalea Festival Weekend with Dance Party In The Park🎉 📅Friday, May 22 7-10 🎶 provided by Wild Rivers Sound �... Featured News by Curry County Chamber of Commerce
Kick off Azalea Festival Weekend with Dance Party In The Park Friday May 22 7-10 provided... More

05/22/2026

Could NASCAR retire Kyle Busch’s number following his sudden death? Here is why it probably won't happen Featured News by Oregon Today News
The sudden loss of one of NASCARs best drivers has led many fans to ask whether NASCAR sho... More

05/22/2026

Adapt Art of Prevention contest winners, together students won $950 in cash prizes. Student art will be displayed at the... Featured News by Reedsport Community Charter School
Adapt Art of Prevention contest winners together students won 950 in cash prizes Student a... More

05/22/2026

Kyle Busch 911 call: NASCAR legend coughing up blood day before death Featured News by Oregon Today News
A 911 call reveals a medical emergency at a North Carolina facility the same day Kyle Busc... More

05/22/2026

Portland driver pulls away from curb, unknowingly runs over man lying in street in front of car Featured News by Oregon Today News
The man was initially believed to have suffered serious injuries but after arriving at the... More

05/22/2026

Charred corn and pickled jalapeño potato salad Featured News by Oregon Today News
This creamy five-ingredient potato salad features two surprise ingredients pickled jalapeo... More

05/22/2026

Miss Manners: No. Curiosity about where someone is from isn’t a pass to ask them about it Featured News by Oregon Today News
DEAR MISS MANNERS You advised a reader that not even the weather is a safe conversation to... More

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