Japan’s Sky-Based Disaster Shield: How Drones Now Protect Lives from Floods and Tsunamis When the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami struck in 2011, Japan learned a hard truth that every coastal community eventually faces: If your emergency system is … Continue reading Drones to the rescue in floods and tsunamis
Minor tidal flooding expected Sunday during peak high tides The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for portions of the Oregon and South Washington coastline, warning of minor tidal overflow flooding during Sunday’s high tides. According … Continue reading Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Oregon and South Washington Coast
The Polar Dip is officially on track, and the early weather outlook looks good. There are no storms or wave events predicted—maybe a bit of rain, but let’s be honest… we’re already planning to get wet! Human polar bears will … Continue reading Polar Dip in Ocean Park Is On Track for New Year’s Day!
The environmental boxing match of the century Every new home represents safety, shelter, and stability for people. But it also represents tree loss, carbon emissions, water runoff, pollution, and habitat destruction. Cities and counties routinely approve housing without accounting for … Continue reading Man versus Tree
When planning a trip through Oregon or Washington, it’s essential to check road conditions to avoid delays, hazardous weather, or unexpected closures. Whether you’re commuting for work, heading to the mountains for skiing, or taking a scenic coastal drive, staying … Continue reading Checking Road Conditions in Oregon and Washington: A Traveler’s Guide
A powerful wind event is expected to impact southwest Washington and northwest Oregon on Wednesday, December 24, with wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph forecast across much of the region. According to the National Weather Service, these winds will … Continue reading High Wind Event Expected Christmas Eve Across Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon
As storms, floods, and power outages disrupt traditional infrastructure, modern satellite systems are replacing older emergency communication methods with tools that are faster, simpler, and far more capable. T-Mobile satellite service and Starlink internet together represent a major shift away … Continue reading T-Mobile Satellite Communication and Starlink Internet: Modern Lifelines Beyond Cell Towers
As billions of Christmas cards and holiday packages flood the mail system each December, it’s fair to question whether Surfside’s election ballots will reliably reach voters at all—and why it took so long to mail ballots for just two measures. … Continue reading December Mail Overload: another reason for electronic voting
Keeping Refrigerators and Essential Devices Running With high winds, winter storms, and power outages becoming more common across coastal Washington and Oregon, many homeowners are looking for reliable ways to keep refrigerators, freezers, phones, and medical devices powered during outages. … Continue reading Home Generator Options for Power Outages
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a High Wind Warning for the South Washington Coast and portions of the northern Oregon coast, in effect until 7:00 PM PST this evening, Thursday, December 18, 2025. Coastal communities including Long … Continue reading High Wind Warning in Effect for the South Washington and Oregon Coast
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