Severe Weather

Be Prepared

Sometimes there is little or no warning before severe weather conditions or natural disasters occur. We recommend keeping a printed contact list for local agencies, including those identified on this page, and building a kit with basic supplies to store in your home, so you are prepared for emergencies, a loss of power, travel limitations, etc. When still able to access the internet, you should check individual agency webpages for the latest updates regarding service disruptions or emergency response details.


Emergency Kit

It is best to set aside a bag or box in a location where you will most easily be able to find and access your supplies in the event of an emergency. Check your kit annually to replenish anything that has been used or expired. The following items are some suggestions for putting together a basic kit:
  • Water (1 gal per person per day)
  • Food (Canned/MREs)
  • First Aid Kit & Supplies
  • Flashlight (Batteries)
  • Emergency Blanket (1 per person)
  • Poncho (1 per person)
  • Power bank or solar powered charger
  • Matches
  • Face Masks (for poor air quality)
  • Compass and/or Map

Free Sandbags 

Public Works (1300 S Kodiak Cir) offers seasonal, free sandbag pick up for Cornelius residents to use in case of flooding. Bags are provided on site, and you fill them at the self-service station in our parking lot (pictured below). Please only take what you need, and note that these sandbag supplies are for emergency use only. 

Sandbag Site

Agency Contact Information

Agency Number Description Website
Cornelius Public Works (503) 357-3011 Daytime Contact corneliusor.gov
PGE (800) 544-1795 Outages & Emergencies https://portlandgeneral.com/outages
NW Natural (800) 882-3377 Emergency Line https://www.nwnatural.com/safety/smell-natural-gas
Washington County (Non-Emergency) (503) 629-0111 After Hours Dispatch https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/lut/sidewalks-streetlights
Comcast (503) 617-1212 Damage & Repair https://www.xfinity.com/support/status
Ziply (877) 462-8188 24 Hour Phone https://ziplyfiber.com/helpcenter/categories/internet/troubleshooting/internet-outage
For additional contacts and emergency preparedness tips please visit the Fire Department page.