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Advocates press Portland committee to adopt Cascadia earthquake resolution; bureaus say more planning and resources needed
Summary
Community groups urged a resolution directing city bureaus to integrate Cascadia Subduction Zone risks into planning and the Comprehensive Plan; bureau staff acknowledged gaps in resources and coordination and the committee asked bureaus for feedback ahead of a revised resolution.
Community members and climate and safety organizations told the Climate Resilience and Land Use Committee on Jan. 15 that the city should adopt a resolution to make Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake risk a foundational consideration across city planning, emergency preparedness and economic policy.
Presenters and their asks: Heather King (Lower Willamette Riverkeeper) and other presenters asked the committee to require city bureaus to assess how a predicted Cascadia earthquake would affect planning, services and infrastructure. Nancy Heizer (Tank the Tanks) raised detailed concerns about the CEI hub (industrial facilities): she asked whether the city has plans for bridge and…
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