Mark Wardell - Special to Salem Reporter
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Mark lived there most of his life before moving to West Salem in 2018. After moving to West Salem, he joined the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a FEMA program sponsored locally by the Salem Fire Department. Currently he is the Team Leader in West Salem, and part of the CERT Advisory Group for the city. Mark writes about emergency preparedness for Salem Reporter.
COLUMN: Preparing for sanitation in an emergency
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, tackles the topic nobody wants to think about but everyone should plan for: making a makeshift bathroom if a disaster disrupts water or sewer service.
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COLUMN: Join Salem’s emergency response volunteers
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, shares training opportunities and water storage tips for emergencies.
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COLUMN: Think beyond freeze-dried when planning emergency food
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how to think about storing food for disasters.
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COLUMN: Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team needs you
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains why and how you should get trained to aid your neighborhood in disaster.
COLUMN: In the new year, commit to being “2 weeks ready” for disaster
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains why and how to build a two-week supply of necessities in case of major disaster.
COLUMN: New crop of volunteers train to help Salem in emergencies
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, covers common winter hazards and the city's latest CERT graduates.
COLUMN: How to prepare for ice, wind storms
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how to get ready for extreme winter weather.
COLUMN: Prepare for the Great Oregon ShakeOut
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how you can participate in upcoming earthquake preparedness drills this October.
COLUMN: More help with crafting a family emergency plan
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, walks step-by-step through his family guide for preparing for an emergency.
COLUMN: A hands-on guide for emergency planning
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, walks step-by-step through his family guide for preparing for an emergency.