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. Initially he focused on ham radio communications, but recently transitioned to Team Leader in West Salem. Mark writes about emergency preparedness for Salem Reporter.
COLUMN: Being ready for disaster takes all of us
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains what motivated him to start preparing for emergencies.
COLUMN: Preparing for emergencies helps our community recover
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains the role emergency management agencies play in preparing for disasters, and how you can help their work.
COLUMN: Building a first-aid kit
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how to stock a first-aid kit to prepare for emergencies.
COLUMN: Planning for shelter during a disaster
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, walks through shelter considerations during a disaster, and an upcoming community training.
COLUMN: Get trained to help your community during disasters
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, walks through hygiene considerations during a disaster, and an upcoming community training.
COLUMN: Building a safe supply of water during disasters
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, walks through upcoming preparedness events and stocking potable water for emergencies.
COLUMN: Get ready for an earthquake with the Great Oregon ShakeOut
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem's Community Emergency Response Team, walks through upcoming preparedness events and food planning for emergencies.
COLUMN: Making an emergency plan for your family
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem's Community Emergency Response Team, walks through what your family should consider when making an emergency plan.
COLUMN: How to get “2 weeks ready” for any emergency
Mark Wardell, a Salem Community Emergency Response Team leader, walks through the steps your household should take to prepare for an emergency.
COLUMN: How to get involved in Salem’s emergency preparedness
In a new column, Mark Wardell, leader of West Salem's Community Emergency Response Team, shares tips for preparedness and information about local training.