NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Have you heard of a ‘Burned Area Emergency Response’ team? A group of about 20 U.S. Forest Service workers are currently assessing recently burned areas of the Tennant Fire in northern California. The BAER Team Leader, Jeff ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — While it’s easy to get caught up in the holidays, it’s important to realize your decorations could be a fire hazard. Buying pre-cut trees or cutting them down yourself, takes the water supply away from the ...
Medford, Ore. — Larry Masterman is Medford’s first full-time emergency management coordinator. He’s been in the position for nearly 4 years. But next week, he’s leaving his post, and the city has yet to fill the role. Tonight, we’re learning what ...
Medford, Ore. — The city of Medford is preparing for an emergency. Its in the process of updating its “Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan”, a plan that’s required to get federal aid, if a natural disaster strikes. NBC5 News is getting a first look ...
Medford, Ore. — 2016 is one of the deadliest year on Oregon roads. Oregon State Police reports the most people killed on Oregon roads since 2003. With the busy holiday weekend coming up, NBC5 spoke with the Oregon Department of ...