Trusted Resources - Issue 39 (September 2025)

September is…

• Emergency Preparedness Month
• Suicide Prevention Month
• Hispanic & Latina/e/o/x Heritage Month
• Newborn Screening Month

"Ready Fair" Preparedness Event - October 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (OEM)

• Salem, OR – Activities for all ages!
• Enter to win an emergency Go Bag!

State Health Assessment Steering Committee is holding a public meeting – September 22, 1 - 3 p.m. (OHA)

• Online via Zoom. https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1613934680?pwd=APAirwif1IdKSXbuEZ9GNHadOs8VTL.1
• Meeting ID: 161 393 4680 Passcode: 090201

Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Program - Prepare, Respond and Stay Informed (OHA)

Emergency Preparedness Training (OSU)

Preparedness Tools for Oregonians (OHA)

Seasonal Climate Forecast | October – December 2025 (ODA)

YouTube: Seasonal Climate Forecast | October – December 2025 (ODF)

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) (OHA)

Ready to Roll: Emergency Preparedness (United Spinal Association)

Find the Mental Health Support You Need (Oregon Health News)

Disaster Tip Sheets (Healthcare Ready)

Rx on the Run (Healthcare Ready)

Rx on the Run is a free, customizable wallet card that allows individuals to document their essential medical information, including prescriptions, allergies, and emergency contacts. This is especially useful during emergencies or natural disasters when access to medical records may be limited. With this information readily available, individuals can ensure continuity of care and assist healthcare providers in delivering appropriate treatment.

Conference of Local Health Officials Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee - September 24, 9 a.m. (OHA)

• This meeting will be a virtual via Zoom. Members of the public must register for the meeting at: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/KDpYtnfWT-2nfKSipRF-kQ

5 Stages of Community Engagement for Public Health (PHCC)

Hispanic & Latina/e/o/x Heritage Month - Who is Hispanic? (Pew Research)

Celebración de la Hispanidad en el Capitolio / Hispanic Heritage Day at the Capitol – October 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• At the Oregon State Capitol – Salem, OR

A Quick Guide to Public Health Misinformation (Public Health Communications Collaborative)

Thinking of running for elected office in Oregon?

• Candidate Filing Window is Open. New Deadlines for Elected Incumbents Seeking Re-election.
• Candidates may file their declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for the May 2026 primary election.
• The deadline to file for office for elected incumbents seeking re-election is March 3, 2026.
• All other candidates, including appointed incumbents, must file by March 10, 2026.
• Click here for filing forms created by the Elections Division.

Recovering From a Flood: How to Document Damage and Start Clean-Up (FEMA)

Public Alerts

Rural Community Health Worker Meet Up – Join this monthly meeting to connect with other CHWs in rural Oregon.

Virtual Meeting Series: Office of Rural Health Policy Updates - The Oregon Office of Rural Health is hosting monthly meetings to share state and federal policy changes and to answer your questions about the impact of these changes on your work, organizations and rural communities. (ORH)

Wildfires: What Parents Need to Know offers information to help parents protect their children from the health risks associated with wildfires. (Academy of Pediatrics)

Latino Network

DRO | Disability Rights Oregon

CDC Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion

Creating Opportunities – Supporting children with disabilities