When It Hits The Fan

Welcome to Season 2 of When It Hits The Fan! We're kicking off the new episodes by introducing Monica Larcom, who began serving as Lane County's emergency manager in April of 2026. Monica previously served as a coordinator with the Lane County Sheriff's Search and Rescue program. Her first few months on the job have focused on building relationships with agencies, residents and other partners throughout the county. Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Tiffany and Devon answer listen questions to wrap up Season 1, including: where to find two-weeks ready supplies and what happens in the County's Emergency Operations Center. Episode resources:Mountain HouseReady AmericaJudyFEMA TrainingsThere are hundreds of courses, but these may be of most interest to those wishing to volunteer during a disaster. IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management SystemIS-909: Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for EveryoneIS-288.A: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency ManagementIS-317.A: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)IS-315.A: CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS)Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)Red Cross CascadesGreenhill Humane SocietyLane County Animals in DisasterEgan Warming CentersHave feedback for us as we plan Season 2? Please share it with Devon at [email protected]. A transcript is available online. Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Kevin Woodworth, retired Sheriff's deputy and current president of the Mohawk Valley Fire District, joined Tiffany and Devon to talk about how he helped create a culture of preparedness in the Mohawk Valley and how they keep it going outside of times of disaster.Kevin also talks about the radio project that ensures the rural residents in the Mohawk Valley can communicate with one another and first responders when other options no longer work.  Episode resourcesMohawk Valley Fire District websiteMohawk Valley Emergency Preparedness Facebook GroupListen online or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.A transcript is available online. **If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to [email protected] or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.**Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Animal Welfare Officer Isabel Merritt with Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) joins Tiffany and Devon to talk about evacuating livestock during an emergency and how LCAS supports large animal owners by setting up a large animal shelter or taking care of animals left behind during an emergency. Episode resources:The Humane Society of the United States livestock preparedness guideGreenhill Humane SocietyLane County Animals in Disaster (LCAID) resourcesReady.gov large animal tips (scroll to bottom of page)Contact Lane County Animal Services with questions or to become a volunteer: [email protected]  Listen online or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. A transcript is available online.  **If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to [email protected] or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.**Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Greenhill Human Society Executive Director Cary Lieberman joins Tiffany to talk about how to prepare for evacuation with your pets, tips to help reduce their stress during an evacuation, and community resources that help people with their pets before and during an evacuation. Episode resources:Greenhill Humane Society websitePet preparedness information from GreenhillFEMA pet preparedness information**If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to [email protected] or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.**Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Emergency Manager Tiffany Brown talks about how to be ready and what to take with you when sheltering at home is not an option.Go Bags should have the supplies needed to sustain you for 72 hours: water, medications, warm layers, etc.Tiffany also covers the 6 Ps – the 6 categories of things you should take with you when you need to evacuate your home: People and pets, prescriptions, Personal computer, Papers, Pictures, Plastic.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ready.govEvacuation Guide with 6PsRequest a Pocket Guide here.**If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to [email protected] or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.**Listen online or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.A transcript is available online. ​Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Emergency Manager Tiffany Brown covers the basics of emergency alerting, including what tools Lane County uses, how people can sign up to get important safety information, and when the alerts don't work. Resources mentioned in this episode:Register for Lane AlertsUpdate your existing Lane Alerts accountWatch a short video about emergency alertsInfomation about FEMA's IPAWS systemListen here or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold talks about what it's like to make the decision to evacuate people from their homes, what that means for residents, and how each level of evacuation requires different actions from the people affected. LEVEL 1 - BE READY: You should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media for information. This is the time for preparation and the precautionary movement of people with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. LEVEL 2 - BE SET: You must be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. This level indicates there is a significant danger to your area. You should either voluntarily relocate outside of the affected area or, if choosing to remain, be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. You may have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at your own risk. LEVEL 3 - GO: Leave immediately. Danger to your area is current or imminent and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive. Entry into evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe.Resources for this episode:Download an evacuation guide.Review a large animal evacuation guide. Check out our wildfire season preparedness webpage. Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Resources mentioned in this episode:When It Hits The Fan webpageHow to use bleach to make water safe to drinkLane County's 12-Week Guide to Getting Two Weeks ReadyOregon Department of Emergency Management's Two Weeks Ready CampaignReady.gov preparedness resourcesListen online or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Listen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Lane County Emergency Manager Tiffany Brown talks big picture about what emergency management does when disaster strikes. Resources mentioned in this episode:When It Hits The Fan webpageReady.gov preparedness resourcesListen online or on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts  or Spotify.You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org.The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.