US EditionAfter Tsunami Warning, Oregon Lawmaker Calls for Better Disaster Preparedness
OREGON, AUG 6 – The package would fund new training facilities, establish a Disaster Recovery Authority, and provide grants to local agencies to enhance emergency response statewide, Rep. Evans said.
- Last week, Oregon state Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, called the tsunami advisory on the Oregon Coast ‘a good warmup,’ noting it was lower than a warning, according to the National Weather Service.
- Evans noted that volunteer firefighters and emergency responders face piecemeal training and that federal capacity is being cut, hindering Oregon's disaster preparedness.
- Within 24 hours, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management called off the tsunami advisory after city and county police, firefighters warned coastal residents to stay inland and OR-Alert texts were sent.
- Proposing familiar legislation, Evans will introduce a three-pronged, $300 million disaster preparedness package to the state Legislature in early 2026, including six to seven new emergency responder training facilities.
- According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Evans warned tsunamis can occur more than 20 hours after initial waves, emphasizing Oregon must prepare independently.
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In the wake of tsunami warning, Oregon lawmaker calls for better state disaster preparedness
State Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, will propose a $300 million package to get more disaster training facilities statewide and to create a new response office under the governor.
After tsunami warning, Oregon lawmaker calls for better disaster preparedness
Oregon state Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, has been introducing legislation to modernize the state’s emergency preparedness and response processes for years. He called the state’s tsunami warnings last week to residents on the Oregon Coast — raised due to strong currents and unpredictable waves as a result of a massive earthquake off the coast of Russia — “a good warmup.” No one was injured, and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management calle…
Oregon legislator says last week's tsunami alerts should be a warning for state to upgrade responses • Lincoln Chronicle
Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, has been introducing legislation to modernize the state’s emergency preparedness and response processes for years with little success. He called the state’s tsunami warnings last week to residents on the Oregon Coast — raised due to strong currents and unpredictable waves as a result of a massive earthquake off the coast of Russia — “a good warmup.” The post Oregon legislator says last week’s tsunami alerts should be…
In wake of tsunami advisory, Oregon lawmaker calls for better state disaster preparedness
After a tsunami advisory revealed critical gaps in Oregon’s disaster alert system, Rep. Paul Evans is proposing a $300 million plan to modernize response efforts, train volunteers, and improve statewide emergency coordination.
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