Central Oregonians need to worry about the potential mega earthquake and tsunami from the Cascadia Subduction Zone? It will only impact the Coast, right? This November 19 forum will be a discussion of nature of the threat, including its initial impact and effects on fragile infrastructure. It will address the current measures under way to better prepare the entire State to build more resilient communities.
There will be information on the ways our coastal areas will be impacted, but also focus on the manner in which Central Oregon will both participate in the response and recovery, and be effected by interruptions in all major aspects of commerce.
Reviews of response and recovery efforts to recent major disasters have clearly demonstrated that informed and prepared communities are a vital component of successful responses and recoveries. We will discuss the concept of “whole community” involvement, the informed engagement by businesses, faith based and volunteer organizations, residents, and all levels of government working together. This approach has become the model for building more resilient communities and responding to and recovering from major events such as the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
Speakers:
Scott A. Ashford, College of Engineering, Kearney Professor and Dean
Andrew Phelps, Director of the Oregon Office of Emergency Management within the Oregon Military Department
Ken Murphy, FEMA Regional Administrator, Region X
When? November 19, 11:30am-1:00pm, at St. Charles. To register, please visit www.cityclubco.org or call 541-633-7163. Registration (closes at 5pm on Monday, November 16) is only $20 for members and $35 for non-members. Buffet lunch is included. A limited number of walk-ins may be available for members only the day of the forum on a space-available basis for $35.
About City Club of Central Oregon
City Club of Central Oregon exists to be the top-of-mind hub for citizens and community leaders. We intentionally shape our community and influence public policy while preserving our uniquely warm and connected culture. We champion “passionately non-partisan” discussion between diverse perspectives.
Joey Drucker, Executive Director
541-633-7163
info@CityClubCO.com
