EVCNB has a team of volunteers trained to use the KQMI, 88.9 FM, equipment to make emergency broadcasts.

The Bayside Gardens Cluster held it's first neighborhood event on September 4th.

Andy and Julia have been leaders for their Prepare Your Neighborhood Clusters, Southside and Highlanders, for several years.

Learn why they are so dedicated to their neighborhoods and the special considerations each has based on their location, in or out of the tsunami evacuation zone.

Remember the ad that claimed, “There’s an app for that!”? What happens when you need one that doesn’t exist? EVCNB needed a way to quickly target and message volunteers needed for an emergency. A talented team (pictured: John Beaston, Steve Case, Brad Hart and Mark Adamcin) made it happen. Steve Case tells us about the app and the team who developed it.

The Classic Ridge neighborhood held its cluster party on September 3rd. The event was focused on socializing and fundraising for additional emergency supplies.

The Pine Ridge neighborhood gathered for a practice drill. The WaSH station is an important component of their neighborhood's emergency cache and the drill was designed to familiarize residents with all the supplies available for water, sanitation, and hygiene in times of an emergency and/or disaster.

The Southside Cluster gathered for its annual Summer Social in July. 45 neighbors attended, including quite a few kids. The ice cream cone bar was a big hit!

The Nehalem Valley Historical Society’s Nan Devlin presents a check to EVCNB Treasurer John Hanby. Read more about the event that brought a community together.

July 1st marked a transition to a new organizational structure and several new members of the Board of Directors. Get to know them.

The Manzanita Highlanders Cluster held their annual summer social and potluck on a beautiful summer evening in July. Neighbors gathered to share delicious dishes and social time together.

According to attendees, Wheeler’s Second Community Preparedness event on Sunday, July 16th, was a big success. Local residents, kids, dogs and volunteers gathered in Wheeler’s Upper Park to greet neighbors old and new. Sponsored by the Wheeler Emergency Team, the Wheeler Ice Cream Social helped raise awareness – getting precious information to households, supporting families in doing easy (even fun) things to become more prepared for any emergency.

26 neighbors of the Sunset Meadow Cluster gathered at the home of Pat and Bob Lawrence to enjoy a lovely and lively evening on July 30th.

Lee Hiltenbrand gives an overview of the drill conducted at the Nehalem City Park. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) lead the efforts with the support of the CERT team and many other volunteers. Special thanks to Nanoos for all the great work they do.

While Kim Miller was running a successful Prepare Your Neighborhood cluster in Pine Ridge, she expressed her concerns about how important water, sanitation and hygiene will be in any emergency situation. Kim accepted the daunting task of leading a special Task Force to review and revise the WaSH curriculum. We asked Kim about her experience with EVCNB.

The Nehalem Bay Medical Reserve Corps (NBMRC) has recently received several honors. EVCNB is very proud to share this news!

Thanks to all who participated in this successful event.

Help EVCNB inundate our North County Food Bank!

Brad is a person of many talents. He brings great technical skills to EVCNB. We asked Brad about his experience with EVCNB.