In a disaster emergency, HELP/OK signs are away for residents to communicate their status to first responders.

How they work:

• “Help” side: If you need help, display the “HELP” side of the sign.This alerts responders that you need help.
• “OK” side: If you are safe and do not need help, display the “OK” side.This allows first responders to move on to others who may require immediate assistance.
• Visibility: The signs are typically designed to be easily seen from the street so responders can tell whether they need to stop at your location.

Why they are useful:
Efficient resource allocation and improved response times:  Responders can quickly assess the situation and prioritize areas with the most immediate needs.  By knowing which homes need help, responders can focus their efforts on those locations, potentially saving lives and reducing suffering.

PICKUP FREE SIGNS DURING SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

Lane County Emergency Management is rolling out its new HELP/OK sign program as part of the "6 Weeks of Ready" campaign, which provides people with a free window sign that can be used to signal to first responders that they need help during a disaster.

HELP/OK signs are available for free during September and October at the following locations:

Lane County Government Offices

• Assessment & Taxation (125 E. 8^th Avenue, Eugene)
• Public Works Customer Service Center (3050 N. Delta Highway, Eugene)
• Community Health Centers (map to all 8 locations)
• WIC Office (151 W. 7^th Avenue, Eugene)
• Communicable Disease Clinic (151 W. 7^th Avenue, Eugene)
• Veteran Services (151 W. 7^th Avenue, Eugene)
• Developmental Disabilities Services Reception (2513 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Eugene)
• Reveille Housing (680 Tyler Street, Eugene)
• Parole & Probation (2699 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite A, Eugene)
• Youth Services (2727 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Eugene)

Lane Council of Governments Offices

• 1015 Willamette Street, Eugene
• 3180 US 101, Florence
• 700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Cottage Grove
• 48310 E. 1^st Street, Oakridge

City Halls

• Coburg City Hall (91136 N Willamette Street, Coburg)
• Florence City Hall (250 US 101, Florence)
• Dunes City (82877 Spruce Street, Westlake)
• Springfield City Hall (225 Fifth Street, Springfield)
• Creswell City Hall (13 S. 1^st Street, Creswell)
• Veneta City Hall (88184 8^th Street, Veneta)

Fire Districts

• Western Lane Fire District (410 9^th Street, Florence)
• South Lane Fire & Rescue (233 E. Harrison Avenue, Cottage Grove)
• Coburg Fire District (91232 North Coburg Road, Coburg)
• McKenzie Fire Station (42870 McKenzie Highway, Walterville)
• Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire Station (85880 First Street, Eugene)
• Junction City (1755 Juniper Street, Junction City)

Post Offices

• Dorena Post Office (75694 Wicks Road, Dorena)
• Swisshome Post Office (13297 Highway 36, Swisshome)
• Deadwood Post Office (14701 Highway 36, Deadwood)

Other

• Eugene Downtown Library (100 W. 10^th Avenue, Eugene)
• Amazon Community Center (2700 Hilyard Street, Eugene)
• Dorena School (37141 Row River Road, Dorena)
• Oakridge Air (48513 Highway 58, Oakridge)
• Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative (90680 Highway 99 North, Eugene)
• Springfield Library (225 Fifth Street, Springfield)
• LTD Eugene Station Customer Service Center (1080 Willamette Street, Eugene)
• Mapleton Water District (88151 Riverview Avenue, Mapleton)