The term emergency means a set of circumstances which demand immediate action to protect life, preserve public health or essential services, or protect property. Disaster means the situation in beyond the capabilities of the responding jurisdictions or organizations. Hood River County distribution points are at the Sheriff's Office, Hood River Fire Station, Hood River Red Cross and Hood River County Admin. K - Links Emergency Management FAQ 1. Tornadoes Train De-Railments Volcanoes Wildland Fires Winter Storms Thunderstorms and Lightning FAQ 2.
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere.
And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill or hazardous material could mean evacuation. A winter storm could confine your family at home. An earthquake, flood, tornado, or any other disaster could cut water, electricity, and telephones for days. After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately.