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Tigard’s Earthquake Preparedness Posture

Tigard’s Earthquake Preparedness Posture. History Hazard Plans Citizen Preparedness. Hontsu Japan. Before. 3:00 PM - 3/11/11 9.0 < 1 Hour Tsunami 30’ wave of destruction Nuclear Threat 9 days to control Weather. After. History. 17 Earthquakes of 4> since 1877

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Tigard’s Earthquake Preparedness Posture

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  1. Tigard’s Earthquake Preparedness Posture History Hazard Plans Citizen Preparedness

  2. Hontsu Japan Before 3:00 PM - 3/11/11 • 9.0 < 1 Hour Tsunami • 30’ wave of destruction Nuclear Threat • 9 days to control Weather After

  3. History 17 Earthquakes of 4> since 1877 • Major Earthquakes • 1700 • 1877 • 1962 • 1993 Scotts Mills

  4. Hazard Hazard Analysis • LOW – History • MODERATE – Vulnerability • and Probability • HIGH – Maximum Threat 58% of the City is subject to greatest impact with an additional 21% falling to next level • Zone A – Severe • Zone B – Moderate Isolation

  5. Local and County Plan Drop, Cover, Hold Evacuate Account for Staff, Equipment, Facilities and Infrastructure Conduct Windshield Survey’s of City Impacts Communicate Damages as soon as possible Develop Strategies and Prioritize Tactics Respond to Priorities 1 - 3

  6. Citizen Preparedness Get a Kit (3-7 Days) • Home • Vehicle Make a Plan • Communicate it • Practice it Be Informed Stay Engaged

  7. Resources USGS http://www.usgs.gov/hazards/earthquakes DOGAMI http://www.oregongeology.com/sub/earthquakes/EQs.htm FEMA http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html OCEM http://www.ocem.org/ Tigard Emergency Management http://www.tigard-or.gov EM Quick Link on the left

  8. QUESTIONS Please contact Mike Lueck, City Emergency Services Coordinator: mikel@tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 ext. 2593

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