‘100 @ $50’ fundraiser for Milwaukie K9 officer

From Dave Hedges, Milwaukie Public Safety Foundation secretary: The Milwaukie Public Safety Foundation this month kicks off a fund raising campaign to purchase and train a replacement K9 Officer for the Milwaukie Police Department. One …

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Mayor’s Emergency Forum Canceled

According to City of Milwaukie, the Mayor’s Emergency Preparedness Forum is canceled tonight. All the presenters are assisting with an incident at Clackamas Town Center. Link: http://www.ci.milwaukie.or.us/citycouncil/canceled-mayors-emergency-forum

Thieves target batteries in boats and travel trailers

From Milwaukie Police Department: The Milwaukie Police Department has seen a recent spike in the number of battery thefts occurring in residential areas.  Thieves are targeting travel trailers, boats, and other recreational vehicles parked in …

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Prescription drug turn-in event Saturday, Apr. 28

From the Milwaukie Police Department: Milwaukie Police Cadets, Providence Milwaukie Hospital, and PSAC (Public Safety Advisory Committee) are hosting the third annual Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day on Saturday, April 30 at the Public Safety Building, …

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Track neighborhood crimes with Crime Mapper

Have you ever wondered what crimes are happening in the neighborhood around your home? Crime Mapper is an online crime statistic database that shows the type of crime or incidents on a map with statistics. …

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National Emergency Alert System test Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. PT

(NOTE: The EAS test was conducted at 11:00 a.m. PST on Nov. 9, 2011.)

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will be conducting a nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. Although the EAS test is routinely conducted at a local level, FEMA says this is the first nationwide test to be conducted.

The 30-second test will involve broadcast, cable, and satellite televisions, and broadcast and satellite radios.

The test will also be conducted on the National Weather Service radio, meaning those with weather radios, citizen band (CB) radios, and scanners capable of receiving weather radio will hear the test.

During the test, there may be disruption in local radio and television programming. Some cable and satellite providers say the EAS test may disrupt digital video recording (DVR).

On some stations, the scroll may not announce that the EAS message is a test, which is why the announcement is being highly publicized.

FEMA says the test does will not include the Internet and mobile phones.

Remember, this is only a test that is expected to last 30 seconds and you do not need to take any action when you see or hear this test at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.

FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/eastest/index.shtm

NOAA: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/

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Curb identity theft, fraud at free shred day

Press release from Milwaukie Police Department: The Milwaukie Police Department will offer a FREE document shred event on Saturday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Citizens are invited to drop off personal documents, …

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Subscribe to CodeRed for emergency notifications

If you have not subscribed to CodeRED, Milwaukie’s telephone-based emergency notification system, you may want to add your landline and cellular phone number to the list.

If you already subscribe to CodeRED and your phone number changed before June 2009, you will need to update your phone number in the system.

The automated messaging system will call subscribers to alert any emergency situation present in the area.

Milwaukie Police Department activated CodeRED on Jan. 15th when a shooting suspect was at large in the Island Station Neighborhood.

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Tips for keeping your ghouls and goblins safe this Halloween

Tonight, children dressed in their favorite costume will roam the neighborhood tonight trick-or-treating or enjoying the performances at Davis Graveyard at S.E. Johnson Creek Boulevard and S.E. 43rd Avenue.

Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves, their guests and their children. Using safety tips and common sense can help you make the most of your Halloween season and make it as enjoyable for your kids as it is for you!