September 1, 2025 – Newport, Ore
September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Preparedness Starts at Home”. This is a great time to make or update your emergency plans, work with family members and neighbors to help your household be more prepared and think about ways to protect your family and property during a disaster.
In promotion of National Preparedness Month, Lincoln County Emergency Management and the City of Newport will host the annual Lincoln County Readiness Fair. The event is free and open to the public – no registration required.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Newport Recreation Center
225 SE Avery St, Newport, OR 97365
Vendors and Exhibitors
Local public safety and preparedness vendors will host preparedness booths and be available to answer questions. They will provide example readiness kits, wildfire safety, nutritional items, and more to help inspire your preparedness efforts. Some activities include:
- Bring your NOAA Weather Radio and learn how to operate it.
- Sample preparedness products to decide which to include in your own go bag.
- Learn about bucket toilet systems and how to manage water purification after disaster.
- Ask Community Emergency Response Team members about their role in an emergency and how to prepare
- Talk with a geologist about local earthquake, landslide and other hazards.
- Learn what the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are doing to build food resilience.
Local Media and Community Partners
Local Media and community partners are encouraged to visit the National Preparedness Month website to find outreach tools for promotion of National Preparedness