In January, there was an earthquake in Haiti. In February, an earthquake in Chile. In March, a swarm of quakes in Southern California. And as the temblors get closer to home, you might be wondering, "Just when will an earthquake strike Oregon…and will I be ready?"
www.oregonredcross.org/earthquakes
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, the perfect time to plan for when "the big one" hits our area. And we know it will. There have been about 40 documented great earthquakes along the Cascadia Subduction Zone and we're already overdue for the next one.
A small investment of time and money can save lives in a disaster. This month, make it a priority to get a kit, make a plan and be informed about the natural disasters that can strike our state.
www.oregonredcross.org/earthquakes
To help you get prepared, use code EARTHQUAKE for a 20 percent discount on the five featured items at the link above. Starting at just $12, there's no reason not to be ready for anything.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Governor Declares April to be Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month
April is Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness month! DOGAMI is working with the governor to spread awareness on the dangers of earthquakes and tsunamis, and to try and teach what is necessary to increase your chances of surviving such a natural disaster.
An excerpt from the full-color PDF press release:
http://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/nr/press-release-2010-03-31.pdf
Further information can be found on the DOGAMI websites, including emergency preparedness information, available training, and tsunami evacuation maps.
http://www.oregon.gov/DOGAMI/
An excerpt from the full-color PDF press release:
Have you practiced your drop, cover, and hold drill lately? Do you know what to do at the coast if the ground starts to shake?
Portland, Oregon: Governor Ted Kulongoski has proclaimed April to be Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month, saying in the proclamation that Oregon has taken many steps during the past two decades to help make the citizens of the state safer from future earthquakes (see attached proclamation).
http://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/nr/press-release-2010-03-31.pdf
Further information can be found on the DOGAMI websites, including emergency preparedness information, available training, and tsunami evacuation maps.
http://www.oregon.gov/DOGAMI/
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
ODOT/PDX, Mt. Hood:
Bridge Road (St. Johns Bridge) closed at OR Highway 30 until 6pm tonight for removal of debris from mudslide this morning. Closure affects eastbound Bridge Road from St. Johns Bridge to OR 30. Highway traffic trying to access the bridge from the east will detour to west side of bridge. Bridge traffic trying to access eastbound Hwy 30 will detour to west side of bridge as well. UPDATE
For more information, contact:
TripCheck.com, 5-1-1, 800-977-6368
For more information, contact:
TripCheck.com, 5-1-1, 800-977-6368
Schools Focus on Natural Disaster Preparations
April is Earthquake Awarness Month --
Statement by State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo regarding earthquake awareness:
Given the recent catastrophes in Haiti and Chile, it is well worth noting that April is Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month. The safety of our students and staff is paramount and public schools in Oregon are doing everything they can to prepare our people and buildings in the event of a natural disaster.
We all know that the Northwest is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. So all our public schools are required, at least twice a year, to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures such as "Drop, Cover, Hold." The key to preparedness is practice, so that kids can respond quickly and without panicking when it really counts. In some of our coastal communities, schools also practice tsunami evacuation drills.
If you're at a school that has yet to conduct one of their earthquake drills, April is a great time to get it done. Click here for information regarding instruction and drills.
There is still much work to do to make sure our school buildings are safe in the event of an earthquake. The average Oregon school is 46 years old, and while seismic upgrades have been completed over the years, many buildings are not as safe as they need to be. In fact, a 2007 report from the Department of Oregon Geology and Mineral Industries found that there are 274 public schools across our state considered to be at highest risk in the event of an earthquake.
Earlier this year, Oregon took a step in the right direction by distributing $7.5 million in Seismic Rehabilitation Grants to a number of education and emergency services buildings, including 12 public school buildings from Beaverton to Lakeview. Another $7.5 million will be granted in the second round of applications.
We continue to work toward a long-term plan to ensure that our school buildings are made safer. In the meantime, other schools deemed at risk can apply for future grants through the Oregon Emergency Management Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program.
To access more information and resources, please visit the Oregon Department of Education's "Quake-Safe Schools" page at www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2061.
For information about OEM's grant program, visit www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/SRGP.shtml.
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Contact(s) for this Announcement
Susanne Smith (503) 947-5637
Communications - Manager
Related Topic(s):
Emergency Information and Planning
Facilities
Related Page(s):
Quake Safe Schools
Statement by State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo regarding earthquake awareness:
Given the recent catastrophes in Haiti and Chile, it is well worth noting that April is Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month. The safety of our students and staff is paramount and public schools in Oregon are doing everything they can to prepare our people and buildings in the event of a natural disaster.
We all know that the Northwest is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. So all our public schools are required, at least twice a year, to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures such as "Drop, Cover, Hold." The key to preparedness is practice, so that kids can respond quickly and without panicking when it really counts. In some of our coastal communities, schools also practice tsunami evacuation drills.
If you're at a school that has yet to conduct one of their earthquake drills, April is a great time to get it done. Click here for information regarding instruction and drills.
There is still much work to do to make sure our school buildings are safe in the event of an earthquake. The average Oregon school is 46 years old, and while seismic upgrades have been completed over the years, many buildings are not as safe as they need to be. In fact, a 2007 report from the Department of Oregon Geology and Mineral Industries found that there are 274 public schools across our state considered to be at highest risk in the event of an earthquake.
Earlier this year, Oregon took a step in the right direction by distributing $7.5 million in Seismic Rehabilitation Grants to a number of education and emergency services buildings, including 12 public school buildings from Beaverton to Lakeview. Another $7.5 million will be granted in the second round of applications.
We continue to work toward a long-term plan to ensure that our school buildings are made safer. In the meantime, other schools deemed at risk can apply for future grants through the Oregon Emergency Management Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program.
To access more information and resources, please visit the Oregon Department of Education's "Quake-Safe Schools" page at www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2061.
For information about OEM's grant program, visit www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/SRGP.shtml.
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Contact(s) for this Announcement
Susanne Smith (503) 947-5637
Communications - Manager
Related Topic(s):
Emergency Information and Planning
Facilities
Related Page(s):
Quake Safe Schools
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ODOT EXTENDS STUDDED TIRE SEASON THROUGH APRIL 10TH
News Release from: Oregon State Police
Posted: March 30th, 2010 3:22 PM
ODOT has extended the studded tire season until 12:01 am, Sunday, April 11. Major changes in the weather forecast, the ferocity of these storms and citizen input convinced ODOT to extend the deadline. Drivers should remain cautious while driving in snow zones!
For more information, contact: TripCheck.com, 5-1-1, or 800-977-6368
Note: Washington State Patrol advised WSDOT announced a similar extension in their state.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Posted: March 30th, 2010 3:22 PM
ODOT has extended the studded tire season until 12:01 am, Sunday, April 11. Major changes in the weather forecast, the ferocity of these storms and citizen input convinced ODOT to extend the deadline. Drivers should remain cautious while driving in snow zones!
For more information, contact: TripCheck.com, 5-1-1, or 800-977-6368
Note: Washington State Patrol advised WSDOT announced a similar extension in their state.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Friday, March 26, 2010
WINTER CONDITIONS FACTOR IN MULTIPLE CRASHES ON HIGHWAY 97 NORTH OF GILCHRIST
News Release from: Oregon State Police
Four people were injured Friday morning in a multiple vehicle traffic crash one mile north of Gilchrist on Highway 97 during near blizzard conditions. A second non-injury crash and other subsequent near crashes occurred involving other vehicles approaching the first crash scene. Highway 97 was closed nearly three hours during the crash response and vehicle recovery.
According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Joe Smith, on March 26, 2010 at approximately 8:30 a.m. a 2004 Nissan pickup driven by ROGER D. STANTON, age 65, from Bend, was southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 183 following a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer loaded with fertilizer in near blizzard conditions with periods of zero visibility. Apparently blinded by the blowing snow while following the commercial truck and trailer, STANTON decided to pass while crossing the Gilchrist Bridge. As his pickup was along side the semi-trailer, he encountered a northbound 2001 Dodge pickup. STANTON braked, causing him to lose control on the slick highway and crash into the side of the semi-trailer and then into the left front corner of the Dodge pickup as its operator, WILLIAM G. BOWEN, age 60, from Crescent, Oregon tried to avoid a head-on crash.
A 2000 Dodge Durango driven by KENNETH R. LAFORCE, age 46, from Klamath Falls, was following BOWEN's pickup and was unable to stop. The Dodge Durango crashed into the back of BOWEN's pickup.
After this initial crash, several other vehicles approaching the area were involved in minor crashes or drove into the ditch to avoid a crash.
STANTON and the commercial truck driver, CARL P. DANIELS, age 54, from Yreka, California were not injured.
BOWEN, his wife LINDA, age 58, LAFORCE and one of four teenage girls in his Durango were transported by Crescent EMS or Chemult EMS ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
All persons involved were using safety restraints.
OSP troopers from Gilchrist and Bend offices responded. ODOT and above mentioned fire and medical personnel assisted.
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Contact Info: Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Public Information Officer
Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247
Pager: (503) 323-3195
Four people were injured Friday morning in a multiple vehicle traffic crash one mile north of Gilchrist on Highway 97 during near blizzard conditions. A second non-injury crash and other subsequent near crashes occurred involving other vehicles approaching the first crash scene. Highway 97 was closed nearly three hours during the crash response and vehicle recovery.
According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Joe Smith, on March 26, 2010 at approximately 8:30 a.m. a 2004 Nissan pickup driven by ROGER D. STANTON, age 65, from Bend, was southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 183 following a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer loaded with fertilizer in near blizzard conditions with periods of zero visibility. Apparently blinded by the blowing snow while following the commercial truck and trailer, STANTON decided to pass while crossing the Gilchrist Bridge. As his pickup was along side the semi-trailer, he encountered a northbound 2001 Dodge pickup. STANTON braked, causing him to lose control on the slick highway and crash into the side of the semi-trailer and then into the left front corner of the Dodge pickup as its operator, WILLIAM G. BOWEN, age 60, from Crescent, Oregon tried to avoid a head-on crash.
A 2000 Dodge Durango driven by KENNETH R. LAFORCE, age 46, from Klamath Falls, was following BOWEN's pickup and was unable to stop. The Dodge Durango crashed into the back of BOWEN's pickup.
After this initial crash, several other vehicles approaching the area were involved in minor crashes or drove into the ditch to avoid a crash.
STANTON and the commercial truck driver, CARL P. DANIELS, age 54, from Yreka, California were not injured.
BOWEN, his wife LINDA, age 58, LAFORCE and one of four teenage girls in his Durango were transported by Crescent EMS or Chemult EMS ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
All persons involved were using safety restraints.
OSP troopers from Gilchrist and Bend offices responded. ODOT and above mentioned fire and medical personnel assisted.
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Contact Info: Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Public Information Officer
Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247
Pager: (503) 323-3195
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