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Preparing for Emergencies


There's always the possibility that a natural or human-caused disaster could affect us here in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management encourages residents to be prepared to be on their own for a minimum of two weeks. This will help emergency responders focus limited resources on injured and other vulnerable populations immediately following a disaster.

Remember, emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility. Here is some information to help you prepare, and stay safe, in the event of an emergency. 

Join our Emergency Alerts & Preparedness email list to receive emergency notifications for events such as winter storms, wildfire, or other significant events affecting EWEB power or water. You will also receive a quarterly newsletter on seasonal emergency preparedness and updates on EWEB's mitigation projects and plans.


Pledge to Prepare
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Take EWEB's Pledge to Prepare and start receiving a monthly email with easy, step-by-step recommendations that will help you get two-weeks ready by year-end

Wildfire safety and prevention
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Community wildfire prevention is increasingly important as climate, drought and a host of other issues are converging—resulting in more frequent and damaging wildfire events.  

Water Reliablity Projects
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We're making investments to prepare, replace and maintain our community's water system.

Backup power program
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We offer a financing option for customers to purchase and install a backup power system and mechanism to safely power critical components of a home or small business during an emergency.













  • Water Reliability Projects

    We are taking steps to prepare for an emergency in our community.


Smart meters
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We want to provide customers with better service, build a more resilient community and create a cleaner energy future. As a part of acheiving these goals, we are upgrading our electric and water meters to smart meters.

Prevent frozen pipes
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Winter can bring icy winds and below freezing temperatures, which can do a lot of damage to your home. Protect your home and keep water flowing by preparing now.

Trees and power lines
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Trees are a major cause of power outages in the Eugene area. To help prevent tree-related outages we proactively prune trees to help keep our equipment clear.