Emergency Cache Container Program 2025 ACCESS DAY #1

Gearhart Emergency Cache Container Program

The Next Step in Pro-Active Resident Emergency Preparation

In the event of an emergency, what if you had the option to access a personal bin full of clothing, food, and other supplies you hand-selected? Join the Emergency Cache Container Program TODAY to make this possibility a reality. This program is not intended to replace the recommended 72-hour Go Bag each resident should possess; it is meant to supplement your Go Bag beyond the first three days. Here is a direct link to the brochure with all the details!

FIRST TIME REGISTRATION:

*CALL or EMAIL  to pre-register and hold your spot (or just show up!)

*Purchase your own 30 gallon plastic drum locally from us for $70, or online -- required drum specs: measures 29 to 30" tall x 18 to 20" around, weighs 14-16 lbs empty

*Fill it with your preferred emergency preparedness supplies (minus gas, kerosene, or contaminable one-time use plastic water bottles)

*Bring your barrel to the Gearhart Fire Department between 9:00am - 11:00am

*The membership agreement will be signed and annual $40 storage cost due at drop-off

EXISTING MEMBER ACCESS:

*YOU MUST CALL OR EMAIL PRIOR TO THE EVENT if you would like access to your barrel during the April event -- if you do NOT notify us and show up, your barrel will NOT be at the fire station

*You can access your barrel 2x yearly to rotate items as you see fit (April/October); cache account must be current/paid

*The City has the original membership agreement on file and will update the necessary information through a yearly addendum IF you access your barrel [Your assigned Barrel# never changes; the S/N (serial number) changes each time you access your barrel; when the protective zip seal is broken, a new number seal is assigned]

RENEWING MEMBERS:

[Folks who registered during April a previous year are due to renew.]

*The $40 storage cost will be billed annually, due the following year's access date month

*The City has the original membership agreement on file and will update the necessary information through a yearly addendum when renewing [Your assigned Barrel# never changes; the S/N (serial number) changes each time you access your barrel; when the protective zip seal is broken, a new number seal is assigned]

THIS INFORMATION IS SPECIFIC TO TODAY'S ACCESS DATE - PROGRAM INFORMATION IS CONSTANTLY UPDATED HERE