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Resiliency to Environmental Health Hazards

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Take the Environmental Health Hazards Survey!

How have heat waves, severe storms, wildfires, poor air quality, poor water quality, and/or drought affected you and your family? This 10-15 minute survey (provided by our partners at Willamette University) is available for people who live or work in Marion County or Polk County. Everyone 18+ is encouraged to participate! Participants will be entered to win a $50 gift card. The survey will be available in English, Spanish, and Russian and can be completed online or with a physical copy. Survey extended to close after 2 May 2024.


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2024 Environmental Health Hazards Survey_ENGLISH PRINTABLE SURVEY.pdf​

2024 Estudio de Peligros y Amenazas Ambientales_SPANISH PRINTABLE SURVEY.pdf​​​​

2024 Опрос о влиянии экологических опасностей и угроз_RUSSIAN PRINTABLE SURVEY.pdf​​​​



English Survey Flyer.pdf ​​​​   | Spanish Survey Flyer.pdf ​​   | Russian Survey Flyer.pdf ​














CONTACT US


Environmental Health Resiliency Program
3160 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-5342
Email: MCHDPrevention@co.marion.or.us 

Summary of Services


Environmental health hazards, threats, and natural disasters impact the health of the public. When one occurs, the health, safety, and livelihood of Marion County residents can suffer. The Environmental Health Resiliency Program assesses environment and health data to plan for long-range solutions. Examples of Environmental Hazards and Threats and populations more vulnerable to them include: 

​Environmental Health Hazards & Threats:

      • Extreme heat
      • Extreme cold
      • Poor air quality
      • Smoke inhalation
      • Wildfires
      • Drought
      • Poor water quality
      • Flooding
      • Severe storms
      • Public safety power shutoffs
      • Vector carrying communicable diseases

​Vulnerable populations:

      • Homeless/unhoused
      • Older adults
      • Youth
      • Low-income individuals
      • Limited English proficiency speakers
      • Frontline workers (such as firefighters, EMS, police personnel)
      • Outdoor workers
      • Agriculture community
      • People residing in fire/flood zones
      • Populations living with health disparities
      • Those with underlying conditions
      • Refugee communities

Quick Links & Resources


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