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B2WR

Be 2 Weeks Ready

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Be 2 Weeks Ready is an emergency preparedness program that empowers you to prepare for a disaster!

What is “Be 2 Weeks Ready?”

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) created the “Be 2 Weeks Ready” program. The program helps people prepare for emergencies. It supports ODEM’s mission to build preparedness. Being 2 Weeks Ready means having an emergency plan. It also means having enough supplies for everyone in your household to get through two weeks after a disaster. The program helps you start where you are. Then it helps you build self-reliance and community preparedness step by step through eight user-friendly lessons:

  • Unit 1: Preparing to Prepare
  • Unit 2: Your Emergency Plan
  • Unit 3: Food Plan
  • Unit 4: Water Plan
  • Unit 5: Waste and Hygiene Plan
  • Unit 6: Shelter Plan
  • Unit 7: First-Aid Plan
  • Unit 8: Emergency Management

How do I get involved?

Whether you want to use the program on your own or with your community, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management offers a downloadable Tool Kit. The toolkit includes eight user-friendly lessons and an activity book with helpful tips, fun projects, and disaster preparedness resources. You can work through the units individually or gather with friends, family, and neighbors to build a more prepared community.

Sign up to get information on B2WR.

For information on how to become a Program Coordinator, or to find a program near you, email: community.preparedness@oem.oregon.gov.

Get announcements and updates about the Be 2 Weeks Ready program from ODEM.

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