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Continue your preparedness journey with these resources.
Stay informed and prepared by following our blog for essential resources on natural disaster preparedness. Access a wealth of free and low-cost guides, checklists, and expert advice, all readily available for download. Take proactive steps to safeguard yourself and your loved ones today!
We Know the Big One Is Coming… So Why Aren’t We Ready?
“There’s a gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it — that’s the common sense gap.”
— Steven Eberlein, TEDxPortland talk Why We Do Not Prepare for Earthquakes
Could You Survive “The Big One”? There’s a FREE online video game for that!
What would you actually do after “The Big One”? Cascadia 9.1 is a free online game that lets you test your preparedness decisions in a realistic, story-driven experience. It’s exactly the kind of hands-on learning we aim for with Shaky Grounds Cafe — because preparedness sticks better when you discover it through play.
Watch this video to learn about tsunami preparedness.
What should you do when you are on the coast and the earth shakes? Watch this excellent video from PBS to find out.
Explore this map
Use this interactive map from the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) to learn about the hazards where you live and work and play.
Take a Free OSU Course Online: Preparing for the CSZ
OSU offers a free self-guided coarse where you will learn all about the largest threat we face here in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about what to expect and how you can prepared for it.
Listen to this Podcast
Easy to follow conversations about the upcoming earthquake; what to expect and how to prepare for it.
Watch this video - OPB's "Unprepared"
Watch OPB's "Unprepared", a 1-hour documentary that examines our region's vulnerability to a mega-quake.