Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW)is hosting a public forum, which will be simultaneous broadcast as a webinar for the public. Discussion will include what Oregon has learned from the earthquake in Japan (Tohoku) and the subsequent tsunami and how that knowledge can help with the survival and recovery of our coastal communities and state.
The forum will be held at the White Stag Building 70 NW Couch St. Portland, OR from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on January 25, 2012. The simultaneous broadcast as a webinar will be at http://pdx.uoregon.edu.index.php?p=webcast for anyone who is interested.
Three of Oregon’s top experts in the field will be speaking: Dr. Chris Goldfinger, Professor of marine Geology at Oregon State University, Kent Yu, PhD, PE, SE, Principal and Branch Manager for Degenkolb Engineers in Portland Oregon and current Chairman of the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission and Dr. Althea Rizzo, Geologic Hazards Program Coordinator for the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
"This webinar will benefit families and the entire community," said Dr. Rizzo. "Understanding that an earthquake of this type is inevitable, Oregonians can better understand their risk and enhance their survivability."
NOTE: March has been proclaimed by the Governor as Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month. This differs from the past when April was the declared month.
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