Here we are again going into the cold weather season when power outages should be on everyone’s radar. Strong winter winds and heavy rains can take a toll on power lines and plunge our homes into darkness. You can–and should–take steps now, before the lights start flickering.

The earth didn’t move on October 19, 2023. Still, millions of people worldwide practiced an earthquake safety drill as part of the Great ShakeOut. In Oregon, it is estimated that more than 600,000 people practiced the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill.

In early November, EVCNB's website was upgraded! We took the opportunity to incorporate feedback we'd received since the last site launched in 2020. We hope these improvements make the site easy to use and will help you find what you need quickly.

Let us know what you think!

Karen leads two important teams within EVCNB: Yellow Radio and GoBags. Under Karen’s leadership, the Yellow Radio program has seen a steady increase in trained radio users across the Nehalem Bay region. She has also had a major impact on the GoBag team's efforts, researching products, negotiating pricing and implementing the Pop-Up Shops that have been so successful in getting GoBags out into the community. Recently, Karen has been working to make GoBags more affordable without sacrificing quality. She’s also worked with local agencies to see that GoBags donated by EVCNB are distributed to home-bound seniors and others in need.

Bayside Gardens Pet Calendar update and 2024 Events are announced.

The Great ShakeOut is an international event that happens in October. It encourages people to practice earthquake safety and evacuation. Several Clusters participated in the event this year, including Manzanita Beach, Middle Neahkahnie, Pine Ridge and Southside.

The Southside cluster took it a step further! Learn more…

Classic Ridge has made great progress on their Emergency Supply Shed.

EVCNB has a team of volunteers trained to use the KQMI, 88.9 FM, equipment to make emergency broadcasts.

The Bayside Gardens Cluster held it's first neighborhood event on September 4th.

Andy and Julia have been leaders for their Prepare Your Neighborhood Clusters, Southside and Highlanders, for several years.

Learn why they are so dedicated to their neighborhoods and the special considerations each has based on their location, in or out of the tsunami evacuation zone.

Remember the ad that claimed, “There’s an app for that!”? What happens when you need one that doesn’t exist? EVCNB needed a way to quickly target and message volunteers needed for an emergency. A talented team (pictured: John Beaston, Steve Case, Brad Hart and Mark Adamcin) made it happen. Steve Case tells us about the app and the team who developed it.

The Classic Ridge neighborhood held its cluster party on September 3rd. The event was focused on socializing and fundraising for additional emergency supplies.

The Pine Ridge neighborhood gathered for a practice drill. The WaSH station is an important component of their neighborhood's emergency cache and the drill was designed to familiarize residents with all the supplies available for water, sanitation, and hygiene in times of an emergency and/or disaster.

The Southside Cluster gathered for its annual Summer Social in July. 45 neighbors attended, including quite a few kids. The ice cream cone bar was a big hit!

The Nehalem Valley Historical Society’s Nan Devlin presents a check to EVCNB Treasurer John Hanby. Read more about the event that brought a community together.

July 1st marked a transition to a new organizational structure and several new members of the Board of Directors. Get to know them.

The Manzanita Highlanders Cluster held their annual summer social and potluck on a beautiful summer evening in July. Neighbors gathered to share delicious dishes and social time together.