This isn’t your typical Oregon coast forest because it’s actually in the water. Two thousand years ago a powerful earthquake shifted part of an ancient sitka spruce forest in Neskowin Oregon into the tidal zone, creating a graveyard of trees. To this day, the remains of these trees are visible, when conditions are right, in the sand and surf near Neskowin, Oregon. Local residents call it the “Ghost Forest.”
Earthquake Fit is still open and operating. We are following the CDC's guidelines for risk assessment. At this time, construction is still considered an essential service and protecting your home and families during a seismic event is probably still top of mind for all of you. We continue to evaluate all worksites for risk and if we are able to work within your crawlspace, outside of your house, garage, or in your basement without having to work inside the house - we are able to still complete your project.
We are following all sanitation and cleanliness protocols by using antibacterial cleaners, masks/respirators, and gloves at all times. As this situation continues to evolve, please call our office at 503-383-9482 for the latest updates with our business and your projects.
We are excited to share that we will be conducting two seminars during the 15th Annual Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show which is being held from Jan 24-26 at the Lane County Events Center - Convention Center.
Please come and join us, we will be located @ Booth 429
Our Seminars - Is your home “Fit” for an Earthquake?
Cedars Stage - Friday, Jan 24th at 6:00 PM
Cedars Stage - Saturday, Jan 25th at 4:00 PM
Services And Guidance Just a Tent Away at Eugene Emergency Preparedness Fair
By BRIAN BULL • SEP 18, 2019
The possible threats from a large earthquake, wildfire, or flood drew locals to the City of Eugene’s emergency preparedness fair at the Park Blocks today.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) tent staffers talks to several women on being ready for disaster.
While the prospect of a Cascadian event and its aftershocks has made news in recent years, concerns over global warming and its effects on forests have also increased. To that end, officials want residents to be stocked with about two weeks’ worth of water, food, and supplies regardless of the incident.
Eugene resident Cathy Eva says she feels fairly prepared. Her main priority after a disaster is her family’s safety.
“How to stay in contact with one another," Eva tells KLCC. "Making sure we have an exit plan. Sometimes when an emergency takes place you never really know where the rest of your members will be. So I guess that would be one thing for us to take into consideration.”
Caleb Doughterty (left) and Bill Blair (right) tend the Team Rubicon Tent at today's event.
A dozen vendors were present at the fifth annual observance of the fair, including EWEB, the Red Cross, and Team Rubicon, a disaster response team that recruits veterans.
J.B. Carney is the owner of Earthquake Fit, one of many regional firms that’ve sprouted in recent years. This is the first time they've set up a tent at the event. He says their technicians and engineers work to safeguard homes against sliding off their foundations during a quake.
“We also do seismic gas shutoff valve installation for homes," explains Carney. "Some of the biggest damage after an earthquake really comes from fires caused by gas lines breaking.”
J.B. Carney (right), owner of Earthquake Fit, at his tent where retrofitting homes for better earthquake resiliency is demonstrated and explained.
Scientists say there’s a 37 percent chance of a 9.0 point magnitude earthquake hitting the Pacific Northwest within the next 50 years.
And the State of Oregon warns residents that homes built before 1974 will suffer the most seismic damage.
Copyright 2019, KLCC.
Oregon State University launched a tool to help engineers, planners and geologists evaluate earthquake hazards in Oregon -- just in case the 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes from the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
O-Help (short for Oregon Hazard Explorer for Lifelines Program) assesses factors, such as severe ground shaking, landslides, liquefaction and potential tsunami inundation lines, on a scale of "very low" to "very high." - Natasha Rausch
Inspecting for Possible Home Hazards
“The typical water heater weighs about 450 pounds when full. In an earthquake, the floor on which it is standing tends to move out from under the heater, often causing it to topple. The movement can also break the gas, electric, and water-line connectors, posing fire or electric shock hazards, and can shatter the glass lining within the water heater.” - CDC
Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
