By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager USGS reported, along with many residents, that a 4.6 quake shook the area around Monroe, WA, near Seattle, early this morning, July 12th. So, what…
Category: Public Safety
Standoff on 3rd Street Ends Peacefully Thanks to Tillamook Police, Community Partners on July 11th
On Thursday, July 11th, 2019 at approximately 7:50 am, Tillamook Police Department Chief Terry Wright was on 3rd Street and observed the gate to Tillamook Mini Storage, 3316 3rd Street, open. Upon…
All These Big Earthquakes, Mean What?
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager So, I know there are some folks wondering, are all these earthquakes, including the two large ones in southern California, the 6.4 and 7.1 this…
Camp Meriwether Fire – Update, Oregon Department of Forestry
By Laura Swanson The fire at Camp Meriwether was reported at 7:30 pm on Sunday July 7th and first responders on scene were Nestucca Rural Fire, and Oregon Department of Forestry crews…
FIRE AT CAMP MERIWETHER CONTAINED, ALL CAMPERS, STAFF SAFE
From Boys Scouts Cascade Pacific Council – Update as of Monday, July 8 at 6:50am: The small fire did not spread during the night and is under control, with professional fire crews…
TRAFFIC CONGESTION SAFETY TIPS
They’re here …. this is the new normal for Tillamook County, especially on Highway 101 near the Tillamook Cheese Factory, through Garibaldi or Rockaway Beach, or north near Cannon Beach or in…
Independence Day Safety and 911 Calls – Use non-emergency number for fireworks complaints – 503-815-1911
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Tomorrow (July 4th) is a day to celebrate the independence of the United States. It is a Federal Holiday and is known for being a…
Extra Low Tides Expected This Week – Tidepool Etiquette & Safety Information
Some of the lowest tides of the year are the mornings of July 3rd, 4th, and 5th with the lowest occurring on Thursday the 4th. A low tide of -2.14 occurs on…
Siletz Tribal Grant Funded AED’s in Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach Police Chief Charles Stewart would like to recognize the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) for their help in securing funding for purchase of three Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in…
ODOT Road Construction Update Area #1: Clatsop, Tillamook, Washington and Columbia Counties state highway construction update: June 17 – 24
OR 22: Sourgrass Creek Culvert Project (MP 11.33) An existing culvert near milepost 11.33 is being replaced with a new bridge. This new structure is being constructed one half at a time….
