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Oregon governor orders state building upgrades for big forecast earthquake
The order mandates upgrades by 2060 for buildings over 10,000 sq ft to withstand a major Cascadia earthquake, which has a 16% to 22% chance of occurring in 50 years.
- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday issued an executive order requiring new state buildings over 10,000 square feet to meet strict earthquake standards and older executive-branch buildings to be upgraded by 2060.
- Officials cite seismic projections showing a 16% to 22% chance of a Cascadia Subduction Zone quake hitting Oregon and a 42% chance of a 7.4-plus magnitude event in 50 years.
- The Oregon Department of Administrative Services will develop plans and standards to implement the order, focusing on buildings in Oregon's continuity of operations plans and structures where first responders work.
- Lawmakers will need to approve funding as officials say resilient facilities let state emergency responders mobilize quickly, shelter people and coordinate relief during disasters.
- Historic quakes provide context for potential damage, as scientists warn roads, hospitals, housing, and many schools in Oregon face crushing risk from a large Cascadia quake.
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