A major earthquake off the Pacific Northwest coast could happen at any time. OSU Extension is playing a critical role in helping Oregon's people and communities prepare for this predicted natural disaster.
What you need to know
When the Cascadia Earthquake occurs, services will be likely be interrupted for at least two weeks in western Oregon, if not longer. Oregonians can take steps to get ready by planning and preparing yourself and your community.
A scene from a Cascadia Earthquake virtual reality simulation.
Preparing for the Cascadia Subduction Zone Event
OSU Extension’s free, self-guided online training program features four modules:
- Module 1 provides general awareness of the event.
- Module 2 shows what to do during and immediately following the earthquake and tsunami.
- Module 3 describes the preparedness activities that can be done now.
- Module 4 helps neighborhood leaders and agency and organization professionals and volunteers gain valuable skills to help their communities get ready to help with planning, preparation, mitigation.
Featured content
Survival Basics: Water
Lynette Black, Glenda Hyde, Lauren Kraemer | Apr 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog
No Power? No Problem: Tips to Help You Thrive in the Face of Disaster
Lynette Black | Feb 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog
Cascadia Action Steps: It’s Time to Get Ready
Glenda Hyde, Lynette Black, Lauren Kraemer | Mar 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog
More preparedness resources
OSU Extension has a growing list of materials for Oregonians to prepare for the Cascadia Earthquake.