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Eugene -Springfield Area Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 4. Risk and Vulnerability In the past five years 100% of Essential Facilities (Fire and Police) and non -Essential facilities identified as shelters according to an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the American Red Cross have been evaluated. Three fire stations were retrofitted to meet current seismic standards totaling 13,979 ft2. No non -essential facilities have been retrofitted in the last five years. Three recreation facilities are slated to be expanded and renovated by 2022 and will be evaluated and upgraded to the `Life Safety' level for seismic stability. 4.7.1 City of Springfield The City of Springfield City Hall and several city -owned bridges were evaluated using ASCE standard methodologies. Some of the seismic retrofits to City Hall have been completed, while the remaining retrofits for this building and the bridges are delayed pending additional funding. 4.7.2 Winter Storm -Specific Findings Severe winter storms disrupt two of the three sectors all others depend upon: electricity and transportation. The disruption is more pronounced if the storm lasts more than a few days and if snow or ice accumulation is significant. The City of Eugene, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, concluded the Central Lane County winter storm interval is one every 2.9 years. 4.7.3 Landslide -Specific Findings Since the 2014 NHMP, DOGAMI conducted a thorough study using the latest technology to create detailed, usable maps, and analyses on the level and location of the landslide hazard and risk to infrastructure using FEMA Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) funds.92 The Eugene -Springfield metropolitan area was the primary focus of the study. Landslides can stand alone as a natural hazard or be a cascading event triggered by winter storms, heavy rain, earthquakes, or technological threats. Major findings from the study include: • 700 existing landslides were identified, including historic landslide points, covering 6% of the study area; • More than 4,500 residents live on existing deep-seated landslides; and • Approximately $476 million worth of buildings are located on existing deep landslides. 92 United States. Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. Landslide Hazard and Risk Study ofEugene-Spnngfield and Lane County, Oregon. By William J. Burns, Nancy C. Calhoun, Jon J. Franczyk, and Gustavo Monteverde. 2018. 4-20 January 2020