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Welcome to the City of Salem Police and Fire departments media releases newsroom. This page serves as a source of information where the latest media releases from both agencies can be found.

Salem Prepares for Local Rain and Wind Events

December 17, 2018

Strong winds and heavy rains are in the forecast. Due to the forecasted heavy rains and potential for local stream and street flooding, the City of Salem has opened sandbag locations.

Donations Now Accepted for 2018 Police Toy Drive

November 19, 2018

The Salem Police Department is collecting toys and gifts for Salem children this holiday season. The toys should be new and unwrapped for children up to the age of 14 years. Gifts will be accepted through December 12, 2018.

New, Unwrapped Toy Donations Accepted for 2018 Toy Drives

November 19, 2018

Please consider joining Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department in getting toys to children in need this holiday season.

Salem Police Station Groundbreaking Ceremony November 9, 2018

October 26, 2018

The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Salem Police Station. The ceremony begins November 9, 2018 at Noon.

Salem Police to host drug take back site

October 17, 2018

The Salem Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the biannual Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Peace Plaza on the city hall campus (500 block of Commercial ST SE).

Water Advisory Report Suggests Specific Improvements to Salem Emergency Preparedness and Communications

September 14, 2018

A frank assessment of the City’s performance during the two water advisories this summer is now available. The third-party report gives a timeline of events, an assessment of what worked well, what did not, and lessons learned. It also includes recommendations such as bolstering communications resources and emergency preparedness operations.

City of Salem Burn Ban Lifted

September 13, 2018

On September 13, 2018, the burn ban implemented on July 24, 2018 has been lifted. The burn ban was issued due to dry conditions and forecasted high temperature. Please contact the Salem Fire Department at 503-588-6245 for questions

Beat the heat and be safe: Hot weather safety and fire prevention tips

August 10, 2018

With the projected warmer weather this week, the City of Salem reminds everyone that additional steps should be taken to maintain health and prevent fires. High heat can impact the health of people and pets. Also, due to increased temperatures and lower fuel moistures, the risk of fire ignition and fire spread is magnified.

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