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Earthquake #4 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 1, 2, 4 Encourage partners to seek funding to further assess the “probability of collapse” for critical buildings/schools listed in DOGAMI’s rapid visual assessment and structurally reinforce vulnerable buildings to prevent loss of life Rationale for Proposed Action Item: In 2007 DOGAMI completed a Statewide Seismic Needs Assessment that used Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) to assess the seismic risk, also known as collapse potential, of schools, hospitals, and critical facilities such as police and fire stations in the state of Oregon. The RVS assessment is based on the maximum considered earthquake for the location being assessed, and rates buildings by a Very High, High, Moderate, or Low seismic risk. The Seismic Needs Assessment assessed that a total of 34 buildings in the Eugene/Springfield area that had a ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk of collapse. The full data set can be found here: http://www.oregongeology.com/sub/projects/rvs/SSNA-abridged-data.pdf The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify actions and projects that address new and existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Assessing the “probability of collapse” for buildings surveyed by DOGAMI and seismically retrofitting them will reduce their vulnerability by preventing damage to life and property. Ideas for Implementation: Further assess structures that were identified in DOGAMI’s Seismic Needs Assessment as having a ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk of collapse. Prioritize buildings for seismic retrofit and coordinate with OEM seismic grants coordinator to apply for funding. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Emergency Management, Springfield Emergency Management Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Building Department, FEMA, OEM, DOGAMI Public Works Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term ()Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years 2 years Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: New 2009 action item.