Safety Information

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Natural Hazards Mitigation and Emergency Operations Plans

Natural hazard mitigation is defined as permanently reducing or alleviating the losses of life, property and injuries resulting from natural hazards through long- and short-term strategies. Clatsop County has developed a multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan in an effort to reduce future loss of life and damage to property resulting from natural hazards. This plan was developed…

General Burning Information

Burning permits are required for all burning, even during open the burning season, within the city limits of Cannon Beach. Contact the Cannon Beach Police Department at 436-2811 for information on how to obtain a free burning permit.

What to Do During an Earthquake or Tsunami

Undersea earthquakes can produce tsunamis that can strike the coast quickly and with little warning. If you are in a low-lying area along the coast and feel an earthquake do as follows:

Gas Safety

Natural gas is lighter than air, and it has a very high ignition temperature. For your protection, the gas company adds a distinctive odor to natural gas, so leaks are easily detected.

Water Shut-off

Locate the main water service pipe into your house (probably in the front at the basement level). You will see a gate valve on the pipe. If you know you have leaks you can shut off all water in your house with this valve. You may wish to paint the valve so it is easy to find in an emergency.

Electrical shut-off

Locate the main electrical shut-off. Your house may be equipped with fuses or circuit breakers.