OR HB3754

Oregon Department of Emergency Management must create and maintain a registry of emergency response volunteers, including health care providers, first responders, skilled tradespeople, and community emergency response team members

Registry inclusion may require evidence of qualifications, emergency response training, and criminal background checks; must track each volunteer's name, contact information, location, and specialized skills

ODEM must develop a statewide training program for registered volunteers, based on FEMA's Emergency Management Institute curriculum, with training available remotely across all regions

Registry access provided to emergency management agencies and program managers, with potential access for other entities if it enhances public safety

Joint Committee on Ways and Means should dedicate a percentage of unexpended appropriated funds each biennium to emergency volunteer purposes