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In response to three federally declared disasters within Clackamas County in 2020 and 2021, the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners appointed 15 community members to form an Emergency Preparedness Council. The Council will hold their first meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17.
The advisory council will provide community input around specific aspects of disaster planning and response for all types of hazards that impact Clackamas County. The Board hopes the Council will strengthen community engagement around emergency preparedness.
The Preparedness Council will also review after-action reports following response to disasters and address any identified gaps or areas of improvement that would benefit from additional community involvement.
Here are the 15 community members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners following a countywide recruitment process:
- Kimberlee Ables, Estacada
- Allison Cloo, Sandy
- Gary Hunter, Estacada
- Malia Kupillas, Mulino
- Tracey Lambert, Molalla
- Bruce Lloyd, Boring
- Dana Lord, Estacada
- John McLain, Wilsonville
- Richard Nepon, Oak Grove
- Terrence Niedermeyer, Government Camp
- Brent Parries, Eagle Creek
- Teresa Robertson, Mulino
- Leah Sundquist, Oregon City
- Jeffrey Rubin, Wilsonville
- Cassie Wilson, Boring
The Board of County Commissioners will sit on the Preparedness Council along with ex-officio members:
- Captain Brad O'Neil, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
- Jim Walker, Canby Fire
- William Messer, Portland General Electric
The council will meet quarterly. Residents can tune into the meeting using Zoom.