Critical fire resources

Many communities across Oregon and the American West are enduring a horrific and trying fire season. I want to make sure that on these difficult days during fire season, my campaign can be a resource to every Oregonian.

Here is some critical information I'm sharing with that in mind:

• First, if your family is advised to evacuate, please do so safely and quickly. Get organized and make a plan for your loved ones and pets. And, of course, if you must travel, keep aware of road closures from the Oregon Department of Transportation. Most importantly, listen to and take the advice of your local authorities to keep you — and them — safe.

• Many communities are not in immediate danger from ongoing fires, but are still enduring hazardous air quality. Please keep up with the latest information on air quality from the Oregon DEQ's OregonAIR app, get information on the locations of ongoing fires, and learn more about health and air quality from the Oregon Health Authority.

• Multnomah County has a useful omnibus fact sheet on smoke, wildfires, and keeping your family safe. Please visit it, bookmark it, and read up.

• Finally, the office of Oregon's Governor Kate Brown has put together a resource page with helpful information to keep you and your loved ones safe.

I'm closely monitoring the situation and I will keep you informed as things change and develop.

We're all in this together. Stay safe, my friends.

Ron