Governor Brown declared a state of emergency in ten Oregon counties due to severe winter storm conditions on Thursday including Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Linn, and Marion. This declaration comes at the request of local officials and is based on the recommendations of the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.
Governor Brown’s declaration directs Oregon Office of Emergency Management to coordinate the deployment of the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Police, and the Oregon National Guard to support local communities as needed. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management will facilitate the access and use of state resources, personnel, and equipment to protect communities, property, and the environment, and aid in the recovery from heavy snow and ice accumulation, high winds, flooding, and landslides.
The declaration will also enable the Oregon Office of Emergency Management to activate the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program to help repair transportation systems. The state of emergency will be in effect for 30 days, unless terminated sooner by the Governor.
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