State Releases New Guidance to Support Vertical Evacuation Structures

State releases new guidance to support vertical evacuation structures

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announces the publication of Oregon’s Tsunami Vertical Evacuation Structure (VES) Guidance, a new resource designed to help coastal communities reduce loss of life during a locally-generated tsunami.

Oregon Prepares For Tsunami With Vertical Evacuation Structure Guidance | The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon

Tsunami Vertical Evacuation Structure Guidance Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR (pictured) has an integrated tsunami vertical evacuation structure built into the building.  Photo Credit: Oregon State University Oregon’s coastal communities face a narrow window for survival when a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake strikes—often less than 20 minutes to get out of tsunami‑hazard zones. In many areas, natura…