New snowcats boost Oregon's winter rescue efforts in Klamath County

New snowcats boost Oregon's winter rescue efforts in Klamath County

SALEM, Ore. - Oregon is boosting its winter emergency response with new snowcats under the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) program. These vehicles are built for deep snow

Oregon snowcats prove their worth in Klamath County

SALEM – The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has deployed snowcats throughout the state as part of the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) program. They sent the state-of-the-art machines to Umatilla County, Hood River County, and Klamath County. OEM reports a snowcat was put to use in Klamath County’s first major snowfall recently and literally saved lives as multiple motorists were trapped in deep snow. “As co…