Rural Oregon

Category: Press Briefing

  • OEM CERT 2025 Ready Fair

    The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is thrilled to invite you to the Ready Fair on Saturday, October 11. This is a free, family-friendly event open to the public that is designed to help our community build resilience and preparedness. This event brings together subject matter experts and community partners to share practical tips and…

  • Firefighters continue to face challenging fire behavior during Red Flag conditions on the Flat Fire.

    Community meeting scheduled for Monday. SISTERS, Ore. (August 24, 2025) — As of this morning, the Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Daytime crews continued aggressive firefighting efforts amid difficult conditions today, as high temperatures and dry fuels resulted in…