Whiteaker Connects

Whiteaker Connects increases accessibility to information and communication in the event of a neighborhood power outage. This project provided two alternative powered Wifi hubs, 50 solar powered chargers, free go bag supplies, gift cards and education about increasing our disaster resiliency from local community organizations.

Follow directions on the card below in the event of emergencies in the Whiteaker to stay connected with resources. There are two available wifi hubs that will remain powered during emergencies, the parking lots at Eugene Mission and Brun’s Apple Market. 

Special thank you to AARP Livable Communities and AARP Oregon for sponsoring the project, Andy Davis, Eugene EMCOMM Net Manager and Northeast District CERT Leader for his presentation on how to use FRS (Family Radio Service) during emergencies, Deputy Fire Marshal Althea Sullivan from Eugene Springfield Fire and Community Engagement Specialist Jeff Blondé with the Eugene Police Department.

To download a PDF copy of the AARP Disaster Resilience Toolkit, please click here.