The eruption in mid-January of an underwater volcano near the Pacific nation of Tonga triggered tsunami advisories for the U.S. West Coast. Siren alarms in a nearby coastal community sent people scrambling into cars in an effort to reach safety. Was there a danger that warranted this fear and confusion?

The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVCNB) has received a grant award in the amount of $34,101 from San Diego-based Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC).

The grant will fund the addition of a UHF ham repeater with a VHF link on Neahkahnie Mountain, not only allowing more reliable communications throughout Tillamook County, but improving the communication into Clatsop County through a linking arrangement with...

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing rapidly in Tillamook County, specifically the much more contagious Delta variant. In July, we celebrated the decline in Covid cases after more than year. We enjoyed what has turned out to be a very brief respite from restrictions like wearing masks and social distancing. Unfortunately, the data tells us that it is now necessary to implement some of these restrictions again.

Logan Laity hired as EVCNB’s first Volunteer Coordinator

The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay has received a $5,000 grant from the Tillamook Peoples’ Utility District to purchase solar powered ham amateur radio base stations to be located around north Tillamook County.

In the wake of Oregon’s 2020 wildfire season and the close proximity of the Pike Road fire, the largest fire in Tillamook County in the last 40 years, the EVCNB hosted a public webinar on wildfire prevention and preparedness. Panelists Ed Wallmark from Oregon Department of Forestry and Nehalem Bay Fire Chief Chris Beswick provided details on last summers fire season, along with advice for fire prevention and evacuation.

EVCNB President, Linda Kozlowski, outlines the many ways our preparedness for an earthquake & tsunami are helping our community now as we navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Linda Kozlowski, EVCNB President, is featured in the MIT Technology Review Article, “They were waiting for the Big One. Then the coronavirus arrived.”

EVCNB President, Linda Kozlowski, guest column: Preparation is Paying Off

As coronavirus testing ramps up, it’s clear the virus is spreading rapidly in the US. Many states have enacted shelter in place recommendations or mandates. As of March 20, Oregon Governor Kate Brown had not yet ordered residents to shelter in place, but she announced that all Oregonians should stay home except for essential activities.

EVCNB Honors Velda Handler and Paula Peek at the 2020 Annual Meeting.

Chief Perry Sherbaugh Receives Award from Linda Kozlowski, EVCNB President

The Oregon Community Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay to help develop an emergency food supply plan