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Disaster Management

Test results find no asbestos in surface samples at Otty Road commercial building fire

On Sept. 19, Clackamas County officials announced there were no detections of asbestos in the surface wipe testing related to the commercial fire this past weekend 8800 block of SE Otty Road in unincorporated Clackamas County.

The surface sample testing was performed at 8810 and 8820 SE Otty Road, south of the incident site, by contractors certified by the Department of Environmental Quality. This location was the most directly impacted area.

Updated at 4:21 p.m. Sept. 19, 2023

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Emergency Preparedness Council

The goals of the Emergency Preparedness Council are as follows:

  • Advise the Disaster Management Department and Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners in the development of activities, strategies and priorities to achieve disaster preparedness within the boundaries of Clackamas County.
  • Promote disaster management initiatives and activities. Participate in community education and engagement.
  • Advocate for policy and system changes that improve the disaster preparedness in Clackamas County. Optional activities could include providing oral or written testimony, helping to identify partners of support for preparedness, and participating in legislative activities.
  • Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration and enhance collaboration between governments and partners on an ongoing basis.
  • Develop strategies to enhance collaboration among governmental bodies and the general public.
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Council Members

  • Allie Callow-Spence: Community Based Organization
  • Malia Kupillas: Chair/ At-Large
  • Melinda McCrossen: At-Large
  • Rachel McCarthy: At-Large
  • Terrence Niedermeyer: At-Large
  • Teresa Robertson: At-Large
  • Jeff Rubin: At-Large
  • William Tongsiri: Vice Chair/ At-Large
  • Vacant: Community Planning Organization
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