Bend in central Oregon is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Pacific Northwest and faces serious wildfire risk from surrounding ponderosa pine forests. Multiple large fires have burned near Bend in recent years creating dangerous smoke events. The Deschutes River creates flooding risk. Bend serves as a gateway to central Oregon outdoor recreation bringing enormous seasonal population fluctuations requiring dynamic emergency management planning.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Bootleg Fire Smoke |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (541) 693-6900 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-97 US-26 OR-20 OR-372 |
| Elevation | 3628 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Deschutes County OR
Oregon · Wildfire / Volcanic
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5/10
Moderate Risk