Portland emphasizes community volunteers, infrastructure resilience for National Preparedness Month

Sep 8, 2025

At a Sept. 8 Transportation & Infrastructure Committee hearing, city emergency managers and public-works officials highlighted volunteer programs, seismically resilient infrastructure and outstanding gaps — including resources for homeless populations and translation services.

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Portland officials and volunteer leaders on Sept. 8 told the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that neighborhood volunteers and investments in lifeline infrastructure are central to the city’s earthquake and climate preparedness.

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