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: Making a family emergency plan
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how to plan for keeping your family safe and in touch during a fire, chemical leak or natural disaster.
COLUMN: How authorities coordinate evacuation during emergencies
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how evacuations work during disasters, and walks through a recent team deployment exercise.
COLUMN: How to prepare for evacuating during a disaster
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, writes about building a go-bag in case you need to evacuate your home.
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.