Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (RDPO)

The Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (RDPO) is a partnership of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector stakeholders in the Portland Metropolitan Region collaborating to increase the region’s resilience to disasters. The metropolitan region spans Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon and Clark County in Washington. The RDPO is housed at the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Provide opportunities for all jurisdictions and disaster preparedness organizations in the five‑county region to participate.
• Strive for a holistic regional perspective while honoring and respecting each partner’s autonomy.
• Demonstrate organizational value to all members.
• Practice transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship.
• Ensure equity and fairness in adopting regional policies.
• Make decisions by consensus whenever possible.
• Use a whole community approach in which all stakeholder groups are integrated and considered.
• Build upon existing strengths and ensure capability investments are maintained.
• Use the National Preparedness Goal as a guide for enhancing regional preparedness across all mission areas.