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Yachats expands emergency connexes, plans 'Two Weeks Ready' fair
Summary
Emergency preparedness lead said the city expanded community supply/connectivity points ('connexes') and will host a 'Two Weeks Ready' fair Oct. 3 to educate residents about sustained post-disaster supplies and sheltering.
City emergency preparedness staff described steps the city is taking to prepare residents for a range of hazards and announced a public 'Two Weeks Ready' fair.
Lynn West, introduced as the public works and streets committee chair with emergency preparedness responsibilities, said the city has expanded connexes (community supply/aid hubs) from two to four and is updating supplies and communication practices for events including fire, tsunami, landslide and flooding. She said the city is focusing this fall on what residents should have for the two weeks after the initial 72‑hour window and that several state agencies will participate in the October 3 fair.
Why it matters: residents asked whether added housing will increase the needs for emergency supplies and sites. Staff said they are spreading resources and encouraging households to prepare independently while the city expands community capacity.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 448; topfinish SEG 516.
