EUGENE, Ore. – EWEB and the University of Oregon’s Earthquake Science Center are teaming up to teach residents how to prepare for a major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
Experts are holding a series of presentations at the Eugene Family YMCA. They’re explaining the science behind the subduction zone and recommending residents be prepared to live without essential services for up to two weeks. A major earthquake would disrupt critical utilities including electricity, drinking water and sewer services. Aaron Orlowski, EWEB spokesperson, stressed the urgency of preparation.
“A Cascadia subduction zone earthquake occurring is a matter of when, not if. It’s really important to know how we as individuals and as a community can have the right supplies and equipment and mentality and everything else to be ready for that disaster when it hits,” Orlowski said…