HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5446COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5446
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF EUGENE
ANNEX TO THE LANE COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN; AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5303.
PASSED: 7:0
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
ABSENT: Zelenka
CONSIDERED: May 12, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 5446
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF EUGENE ANNEX TO THE
LANE COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL NATURAL HAZARDS
MITIGATION PLAN; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5303.
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. The City of Eugene recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and
property within our community and that undertaking hazard mitigation actions will reduce the
potential for harm to people and property from future hazard occurrences.
B.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) requires the City to
adopt a city-wide natural hazard mitigation plan (“NHMP”) to serve as a representation of the
City’s commitment to reduce risks from natural hazards, a guide for decision makers as they
commit resources to reducing the effects of natural hazards, and to qualify the city for grant
funds under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other mitigation project grants.
C.FEMA requires the City to update its NHMP every five years.
D.Since 2004, the City of Eugene has addressed FEMA’s requirement through a
joint NHMP with the City of Springfield and area service providers, most recently updated on
June 24, 2020, by Resolution No. 5303, when the Eugene City Council adopted the “Eugene-
Springfield Area Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 2020.”
E.The 2025 update will change the region’s approach to addressing FEMA’s NHMP
requirement, with both Eugene and Springfield adopting “annex plans” that will become a part of
the Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, a county-wide plan
assessing and outlining mitigation strategies for hazards specific to regional geography.
F.The City of Eugene fully participated in the FEMA-prescribed mitigation
planning process to prepare “Section 4: City of Eugene Annex to the Lane County Multi-
Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan” attached as Exhibit A.
G.The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Region 10 (X) officials have reviewed the City of Eugene Annex to the
Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and have pre-approved it
contingent upon this official adoption of the participating governments and entities.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. The “City of Eugene Annex to the Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan” attached as Exhibit A is adopted.
Section 2. Resolution No. 5303 is repealed.
Section 3. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee , is requested to submit a copy
of this Resolution , including Exhibit A, to Lane County for its inclusion as Volume II , Section 4
of the Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and submittal to the
Oregon Office of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Region 10 (X) officials to obtain formal approval of the Plan.
Section 4. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the 12th day of May, 2025
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Section 4: City of Eugene Annex
to the Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
January 2025
Exhibit A
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Table of Contents
ACRONYMS (A) .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
04.01 INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY ................................................................................................................................. 2
04.02 JURISDICTIONAL PROFILE AND BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................. 5
04.03 MJNHMP RENEWAL PROCESS, PARTICIPATION AND ADOPTION .................................................................................... 7
4.3.1 COE Participating Departments and Staff .................................................................................................... 8
4.3.2 County MJNHMP Renewal Process 2022 – 2023 .......................................................................................... 8
4.3.3 COE/COS Workgroups and Work Sessions Supporting the Renewal/Annex Development Process .............. 9
04.04 HAZARD QUANTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4.1: State Hazard Risk Assessment Initiatives .................................................................................................. 14
4.4.2: COE Regional Climate and Hazards Vulnerability Assessment .................................................................. 14
4.4.3: Natural Hazard Events .............................................................................................................................. 15
4.4.4 Scoring Summary Introduction ................................................................................................................... 20
4.4.5 New Data Development ............................................................................................................................. 23
4.4.6 Individual Hazard Discussions .................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.6.1 Winter Storm [Rating #1 – Score 200 out of possible 240, High Rating] ................................................. 24
4.4.6.2 Wildfire [Rating #2 – Score 196 out of possible 240, High Rating] ......................................................... 25
4.4.6.3 Windstorm [Rating #3 – Score 187 out of possible 240, High Rating] .................................................... 26
4.4.6.4 Flood [Rating #4 – Score 182 out of possible 240, High Rating] ............................................................. 26
4.4.6.5 Earthquake [Rating #5 – Score 179 out of possible 240, High Rating] .................................................... 28
4.4.6.6 Extreme Weather [Rating #6 –Score 179 out of possible 240, High Rating] ........................................... 29
4.4.6.7 Landslide [Rating #7 – Score 156 out of possible 240, Moderate Rating] ............................................... 29
4.4.6.8 Drought [Rating #8 – Score 102 out of possible 240, Moderate Rating] ................................................ 31
4.4.6.9 Volcano [Rating #9 – Score 68 out of possible 240, Low Rating] ............................................................ 31
4.4.7 Land Use and Development Trends ............................................................................................................ 32
04.05 MITIGATION ACTION ITEMS (MAI) ........................................................................................................................ 32
04.06 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 52
4.6.1: Annex Plan Coordination ........................................................................................................................... 52
4.6.2: Annex Plan Coordination Resources .......................................................................................................... 52
4.6.3: Training Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 52
4.6.4: Plan Integration ........................................................................................................................................ 54
4.6.5: County MJNHMP Committee Participation ............................................................................................... 55
4.6.6: Public Participation Post Adoption ............................................................................................................ 55
4.6.7: Public Engagement Campaign Summary .................................................................................................. 55
Tables
Table 4.7. 1: Acronyms .................................................................................................................................. 2
Table 4.7. 2: COE MJNHMP Participating Departments/Staff ....................................................................... 8
Table 4.7. 3: COE/COS MJNHMP Committee Meeting Summary .................................................................. 9
Table 4.7. 4: Workgroup -Annex Plan Collaboration Meetings Summary ................................................... 10
Table 4.7. 5: Workgroup-Hazard Risk Assessment (HRA) Meeting Summary ............................................. 11
Table 4.7. 6: Workgroup-Mitigation Action Item(s) (MAI) Meeting Summary ............................................ 11
Table 4.7. 7: Workgroup-Public Engagement Campaign Meeting Summary .............................................. 12
Table 4.7. 8: Natural Hazard Events Summary ............................................................................................ 16
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Table 4.7. 9: City of Eugene Hazard Quantification Results Summary ........................................................ 21
Table 4.7. 10: New Development in Hazard Areas ...................................................................................... 23
Table 4.7. 11: National Flood Insurance Policy Data ................................................................................... 27
Table 4.7. 12: 2024-2028 Planned MAI’s Summaries .................................................................................. 33
Table 4.7. 13: 2020-2024 MAI’s Summaries ................................................................................................ 46
Table 4.7. 14: COE MJNHMP Staff Training Requirements .......................................................................... 53
Table 4.7. 15: Public Engagement Campaign Event(s) Summary ................................................................ 55
Table 7.7. 16: Comparing Risk Ratings and Survey Participant Concerns ……………………………………………….57
Table 7.7.17: Survey Participant Comments & Staff Responses………………………………………………………………58
Maps
Cover Page Image: City of Eugene – Jurisdictional Boundaries
Map 4.8. 1: City of Eugene 2024 Reference Map.......................................................................................... 6
Figures
Figure 4.9. 1: COE MJNHMP Annex Plan Organizational/Relationship Overview ......................................... 4
Figure 4.9. 2: City of Eugene Population Demographics ............................................................................... 5
Figure 4.9. 3: City of Eugene Strategic Plan-Climate Action & Community Resiliency ............................... 15
Figure 4.9. 4: NWS Extreme Temperatures-City of Eugene 1892-2023 ...................................................... 18
Figure 4.9. 5: NWS Precipitation Normal/Extremes-City of Eugene 1890-April 2024 ................................ 19
Figure 4.9. 6: NWS Wind Normal/Extremes-City of Eugene 1954-April 2024 ............................................ 19
Figure 4.9. 7: University of Oregon, 1962, Windstorm ............................................................................... 20
Figure 4.9. 8: COE MJNHMP Interrelated .................................................................................................... 54
Attachments
Attachment A: Public Engagement Campaign Survey Results
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Acronyms (A)
Table 4.7. 1: Acronyms
A Description A Description
COE City of Eugene FIRMs Flood Insurance Rate Maps
COS City of Springfield GIS Geographic Information Systems
CWPP Community Wildfire Protection Plan HRA Hazard Risk Assessment
DLCD OR Dept. of Land Conservation & Devp. MAI Mitigation Action Item(s)
DOC Department Operations Center MJNHMP Multi-Jurisdictional NHMP
DOGAMI OR Dept. of Geology and Mineral
Industries MWMC Metropolitan Wastewater Mgmt. Commission
DPW Development & Public Works NHMP Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
EDI Equity, Diversity, Inclusion ODF OR Dept. of Forestry
EM Emergency Management OEM OR Dept. of Emergency Mgmt.
EOC Emergency Operations Center PW Public Works
EOP Emergency Operations Plan RWD Rainbow Water District
EPUD Emerald People’s Utility District SFHAs Special Flood Hazard Areas
EWEB Eugene Water & Electric Board SUB Springfield Utility Board
FEMA Federal Emergency Mgmt. Agency WPRD Willamalane Park and Rec. District
04.01 Introduction and History
In 2004 and 2005, the Cities of Eugene and Springfield developed their first Natural Hazards Mitigation
Plan (NHMP) entitled “Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Area.” Due
to the proximity of the cities and shared risks for most of the identified natural hazards it was agreed
upon to pool resources, convert the current plan into a multi-jurisdictional plan and broaden
participation. Area utility providers who provided strong foundational participation in the plan
development and participating in the natural hazard mitigation committee were Eugene Water & Electric
Board (EWEB), Rainbow Water District (RWD) and Springfield Utility Board (SUB). There afler the
COE/COS NHMP was successfully renewed and approved by FEMA every five years.
In 2017, with the guidance from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), both
jurisdictions decided to reorganize the structure of the NHMP to better align with “special district”
requirements set forth by the Robert T. Stafford Act, as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA).
Since EWEB, RWD, and SUB invested a significant amount of time assisting with the development of the
plan, they agreed formal adoption of the MJNHMP was in their best interest to ensure their eligibility to
participate in the programs outlined within the Stafford Act. The plan was renamed to “City Eugene and
City of Springfield Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan” (COE/COS MJNHMP). In May of
2020 the next plan was successfully renewed with approval by FEMA.
In 2023 Willamalane Park and Recreation District indicated interest in joining the multi-jurisdictional plan
and began the process to onboard for the upcoming May 2025 plan renewal. Also in 2023, Lane County
successfully a renewal process and brought on four (4) additional annex plan participants: Blachly-Lane
Electric Co-op, Consumers Power Inc., Emerald People’s Utility District, and City of Lowell. With these
additions the County MJNHMP included eight (8) cities and three (3) utility providers as annex plan
partners.
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In early 2024 the COE/COS MJNHMP Committee selected to adopt the state hazard risk assessment
methodology that was also utilized by Lane County. This transition provided for an aligned risk
assessment of the area hazards specifically for the COE/COS annex holders as many of them had
overlapping service areas outside of the city’s jurisdiction. This transition provided for a continuity of risk
assessment across disciplines such as fire and floodplain management and most Lane County
jurisdictions. The response to both the 2020 global pandemic and the catastrophic 2020 Oregon wildfires
identified the need for more collaborative and integrated processes for preparedness, mitigation,
response and recovery efforts among regional jurisdictions.
As the 2025 COE/COS MJMJNHMP renewal process continued the City of Eugene expressed interest to
evaluate whether an integration with or complete transition to the County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural
Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJNHMP); would benefit the plan holders, area cooperators and be in the
public’s best interest. Eugene staff identified transition to the County plan would provide many benefits
such as:
• Continuity of the risk assessment process among many jurisdictions that are already
incorporated within the county MJNHMP – shared resources for research, analysis of risk and
impacts to area populations and infrastructure.
• Consolidated planning efforts in response to those identified risks specific to mitigation
strategies and potential regional grant project alignments and applications.
• Expanded ability to conduct capabilities assessment to a larger service area – more in line with
an actual response with mutual aid resource requests.
• Consolidated public engagement, i.e., reduction of duplicate efforts engaging with the public on
same subject matters but initiated in different cycles.
• Provide for a more regional approach to partnerships for annex holders; planning, on-going
natural hazard committee meetings would incorporate a larger partnership vs. limited to a
smaller geographical area.
The City of Eugene agreed with the concept of transitioning to the County MJNHMP, consulted with Lane
County Emergency Management and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM). OEM
consulted with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding approval timeframes and
received favorable opinion the transition could take place as long as the annex plans were submitted to
the County by their post one year approval date of October 17, 2024.
Both the City of Eugene and City of Springfield as well as their current annex holders agreed to move
forward with the transition. The current COE/COS MJNHMP plan will be retired once the annex plans are
approved by FEMA. Separate public engagement events were held on September 4th and September
10th, 2024, to allow the public to provide feedback on the individual annex plans and their individual
feedback on the hazard risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
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Figure 4.9.1 outlines the organizational relationship between the City of Eugene MJNHMP annex plan,
their cooperators, city departments, the public and coordination with County, State and Federal plans.
Figure 4.9. 1: COE MJNHMP Annex Plan Organizational/Relationship Overview
[Source: City of Eugene]
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04.02 Jurisdictional Profile and Background
Lane County is the fourth most populous county in Oregon with an estimated population of 383,958 in
2020. The population is dispersed among 12 incorporated cities, the largest of which is the City of
Eugene (the county seat), and nearly two dozen unincorporated communities. The City of Eugene is the
second largest city in Oregon just ahead of Salem, the state capital per US Census June of 2024. Eugene
has a land area of 44.18 square miles with a population of 3,998 per square mile.
Figure 4.9.2 provides an overview of Eugene’s population demographics as outlined in the City Strategic
Plan 2023 – 2026.
Figure 4.9. 2: City of Eugene Population Demographics
[Source: City of Eugene Strategic Plan]
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Map 4.8. 1: City of Eugene 2024 Reference Map
[Source: City of Eugene]
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Eugene is a full-service city with some community lifeline services provided by other agencies as
described in the following table.
Lifeline Service Provider Description
Electricity Eugene Water and Electric
Board (EWEB)
EWEB is governed by an elected board and is
chartered by the City of Eugene and supplies electric
service within the city limits and to certain areas
outside the city limits.
Fire and
Emergency
Medical Services
Eugene Springfield Fire
Department (ES Fire)*
ES Fire is a functionally merged department
comprised of the employees, facilities, and
equipment from each city, being managed and
operated as a single department.
K-12 Education Bethel School District
(BSD) and Eugene School
District 4J (4J)
BSD and 4J have district boundaries within and
beyond Eugene city limits.
Parks and
Recreation
River Road Park &
Recreation District
(RRPRD)
RRPRD provides community centers, parks, and
recreation to City of Eugene and unincorporated
residents in River Road and Santa Clara.
Potable Water Eugene Water and Electric
Board (EWEB)
EWEB is governed by an elected boards and is
chartered by the City of Eugene and supplies water
service within the city limits and to certain areas
outside the city limits.
Public
Transportation
Lane Transit District (LTD) LTD provides transit services throughout much of
Lane County
Solid Waste Sanipac and Lane Apex Sanipac and Lane Apex provide solid waste
management services within Eugene city limits
Wastewater Metropolitan Wastewater
Management Commission
(MWMC)*
MWMC provides wastewater conveyance from more
than one jurisdiction and wastewater treatment and
disposal at the regional wastewater treatment plant
located in COE.
*Indicates Mitigation Action Items may be included in the COE annex.
04.03 MJNHMP Renewal Process, Participation and Adoption
City of Eugene and City of Springfield regularly collaborated with varying agencies and community
groups as they developed their prior MJNHMP’s. These same collaborators continued to support these
efforts as each of the entities transitioned to the County’s plan. Collaborators included: advocates for
business/commerce, access and functional need community members, community services, schools,
utility service providers, public safety, healthcare and local government.
The process followed FEMA’s Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, effective April 19, 2023, for
organizing resources, identifying hazards, evaluating risk, identifying mitigation actions, and prioritizing
mitigation projects.
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4.3.1 COE Participating Departments and Staff
The city had a robust group of departments and staff participate in the renewal process. The Emergency
Management Division assigned one staff person to act as the coordinator throughout the renewal
process to support these efforts.
Table 4.7. 2: COE MJNHMP Participating Departments/Staff
City of Eugene Participating Departments – Staff Positions
Department Title
Central Services Facilities Manager
Central Services Emergency Manager
Central Services MJNHMP Project Coordinator
Central Services Senior Program Coordinator - Outreach
Central Services Public Information Officer
Central Services Neighborhood Services Program Coord.
Central Services Equity and Access Planner
Eugene Springfield Fire Deputy Chief Fire Marshal
Eugene Springfield Fire Deputy Fire Marshal
Planning & Development GIS Mgmt. Analyst
Planning & Development Senior Planner
Planning and Development
Community Development Block Grants
(CDBG) Program Manager
Public Works Maintenance Director
Public Works Operations Manager
Public Works Floodplain Manager
Public Works Engineer
Public Works Civil Engineer
Public Works Principal Civil Engineer
Public Works Data Services Manager
Public Works GIS Technical Specialist
Public Works Water Resources Manager
Public Works Public Information Officer
4.3.2 County MJNHMP Renewal Process 2022 – 2023
The City of Eugene participated as a Cooperator in two (2) of the County’s work sessions. The limited
participation was due in part to significant staffing turnover in the COE’s Emergency Management
program limiting their ability to participate further until the end of 2023. The two (2) sessions they
participated in were:
• Steering Committee: Risk Assessment Meeting, 11/28/22
• Steering Committee: Mitigation Strategy, 1/23/23
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4.3.3 COE/COS Workgroups and Work Sessions Supporting the Renewal/Annex
Development Process
Renewal work was spread across an 18-month period from 2023 - 2024. The initial focus was on
renewing the joint city MJNHMP but transitioned to a city specific annex to the County MJNHMP. The
annex development occurred between May and October 2024. The renewal work was organized into
workgroups to support the hazard risk assessment, mitigation strategies, annex plan development, and
public engagement campaign.
City staff and area cooperators, supporting the renewal process were assigned to workgroups that most
aligned with their agency/division purpose. Workplans were developed for each of the workgroups to
outline roles, timelines, tasks and planned outcomes. Workgroups included: base/annex plan, hazard
risk assessment, mitigation action items, and public engagement.
Reference Information for the following tables:
• # = Number of meeting participants
• COE/COS MJNHMP = City of Eugene & Springfield Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation
Committee
• Lane MJNHMP = Lane County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee
Table 4.7. 3: COE/COS MJNHMP Committee Meeting Summary
COE/COS MJNHMP Committee Meeting Summary, 2022 - 2024
Date – Length Purpose #
01/24/22 – 1.5hrs Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Standard discussion items, 2025 plan renewal
kickoff 7
05/23/22 – 1.5hrs Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Standard discussion items, FEMA local mitigation
planning policy overview 8
10/24/22 – 1.5hrs Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Standard discussion items, plan renewal schedule
update, hazard inclusion update. 13
01/23/23 – 1.5hrs
Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Standard discussion items, FEMA preliminary NFIP
maps available for public comment, COS new MAI – drought/heat planting in
underserved/economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
5
04/24/23 – 2hrs Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Standard discussion items, discuss different hazard
risk assessment options for plan renewal. 5
08/28/23 – 2hrs
Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Standard discussion items, begin plan renewal
discussions – hazard risk assessment, mitigation action item tracking, base plan
section updates, initial public event planning.
12
10/23/23 – 2hrs
Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Standard discussion items, plan renewal update,
introduction of new MJNHMP planner, and assessment of current
membership/discipline representation.
13
02/05/24 – 2hrs
Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Additional members added from varying
disciplines (other utilities, academia, non-profit, business, community advocates,
additional city departments), status update of plan renewal: timeline, table of
contents, goals survey summary, implemented workgroups.
16
04/29/24 – 2hrs
Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Status update of plan renewal: initial status
summary of 2020 MAI’s, first drafl of updated hazard risk assessment, review
public engagement campaign schedule.
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07/22/24 – 2hrs
Quarterly MJNHMP Meeting – Discuss annex plans transition, public engagement
campaign, retire COE/COS MJNHMP Committee and transition to Lane MJNHMP
Committee process.
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Table 4.7. 4: Workgroup -Annex Plan Collaboration Meetings Summary
Workgroup – Annex Plan Collaboration Meetings Summary
A renewal progress report was created to track the progress of each of the annex plan holders and city
departments as noted below. MJNHMP Coordinator met in person initially with each of the
agencies/departments then continued to update progress virtually through end of renewal cycle. Participation
and progress tracked: participation of the COE/COS MJNHMP Committee and activities, other workgroup
activities, MJNHMP training, updates to mitigation action items.
Date-Length Agency Purpose #
03/13/24 – 1.5hr COS EM/PW Collaboration and initial check in meeting held:
- Annex plan holders: EWEB, RWD, SUB, WPR
- City Departments of Eugene: Individual meetings with Public
Works, Floodplain Management, Planning, Emergency
Management
- City of Springfield: Group Meetings with Public Works,
Floodplain Management, Planning, Emergency Management
- Eugene Springfield Fire
10
03/13/24 – 1hr COE PW 10
03/06/24 – 1hr EWEB 2
03/29/24 – 1hr RWD 2
03/26/24 – 1hr SUB 2
03/04/24 – 1hr WPRD 2
03/25/24 – 1hr COE/COS Fire 4
05/10 & 06/05 –
1hr each
COE, COS &
Co. EM Reps
Transition to County MJNHMP Planning Sessions 3/10
06/17/24 – 1.5hr COE & COS
EM’s
Collaborate on county annex template, information we can
jointly carry over to our individual templates, which maps may
be supporting of new annex, how prior hazard narratives relate
to County and what new areas could be included.
2
07/24/24 – N/A COE Final review/feedback of COE Annex Plan with COE internal
departmental MJNHMP representatives: EM, PW, Fire, Planning,
Facilities
9
08/15/24 COE & COS
EM’s
Review and align final drafl COE and COS annexes 2
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Table 4.7. 5: Workgroup-Hazard Risk Assessment (HRA) Meeting Summary
Workgroup - Hazard Risk Assessment (HRA) Meeting Summary
Date–Length Purpose #
03/21/24 – 2hrs COE/COS Plan participants – Briefing of County 2023 HRA, review of COE/COS
2020 HRA for updates, discussion of transitioning to state HRA model.
7
04/16/24 – 2hrs COE/COS Plan participants – Review of initial new HRA methodology (state
template), begin assessing individual hazards.
9
04/25/24 – 2hrs COE/COS Plan participants – Review updates from floodplain management, fire
representatives and COS input.
4
06/04/24 – 2hrs COE transitioned to Lane County MJNHMP. City of Eugene moving forward with
Lane County HRA. Reviewed County HRA in relation to COE geographical area,
made revisions, and requested additional input from COE Public Works.
6
06/21/24 – N/A Final Review & Feedback Survey: Distributed to 19 City of Eugene department
staff/leadership positions for final HRA adjustments, feedback for modifications.
3 responses received with no request for additional modifications, only clarifying
questions.
20
Table 4.7. 6: Workgroup-Mitigation Action Item(s) (MAI) Meeting Summary
Workgroup - Mitigation Action Item(s) Meeting Summary
Meetings were held with each individual agency/city department then collectively reviewed and discussed with
the MJNHMP Committee – prior to transition to the County MJNHMP. Meeting discussion points included:
1. Initial review of 2020 mitigation action items, support and completion of 2020 progress.
2. Development of new individual progress report – individualized for MAI to track information from beginning
to conclusion of item.
3. Follow-up on remaining 2020 MAI information.
4. Assess, identify any new 2024 MAI’s to incorporate and transition to individual MAI progress reports.
5. Summarize each agency, departments listing of MAI’s for including in the updated plan and identification of
potential funding opportunities.
6. Incorporate updates into agency/department progress report, individual annex plans.
Date-Length Agency Purpose (Meeting #, Review Session #) #
04/04/24 – 1.5hr COS Departments: Public Works, Emergency Management, Plans 9
03/13/24 – 1hr COE Departments: Public Works/Floodplain Mgmt. 7
03/06/24 – 1hr EWEB #1-5 above 2
03/29/24 – 1hr RWD #1-5 above 2
03/26/24 – 1hr SUB #1-5 above 2
03/04/24 – 1hr WPR #1-5 above 2
03/25/24 – 1hr
05/27/24 – 1hr
COE/COS -Fire #1-5 above 2
2
02/05/24 – 1hr
04/29/24 – 1hr
COE/COS
MJNHMP
Committee
- Review of MAI timeline & new individual MAI 2024
progress report.
- 2020 overall MAI status report presented.
16
24
05/09/24 – N/A
06/21/24 – N/A
COE Internal
Departments
Mid-Process Review of MAI’s for 2024 plan.
Final review of MAI’s for 2024 plan.
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Table 4.7. 7: Workgroup-Public Engagement Campaign Meeting Summary
Workgroup - Public Engagement Campaign Meeting Summary
Date – Length Purpose #
03/19/24 – 2hrs #01 Full Workgroup – initial planning meeting 14
04/12/24 – 1.5hrs #02 PIO/EM Team Leads – tactics planning meeting 9
04/22/24 – 1hrs #03 Full Workgroup – Campaign briefing, feedback request, preparation of
MJNHMP Committee briefing for 04/29/24 7
June/July – 8hrs #04 PIO/EM Team Leads – Finalize strategy for implementation of campaign,
scheduling, survey development, logistics, public messaging. 5
08/26/2025-
09/22/2024
Campaign Kick Off Messaging Released
- Media Release – Announcements
- 2 Presentations - In Person (dates 09/04/2024, 0910/2024)
- Public Feedback Survey
N/A
18
27
9/23/2024 – 4hrs
#05 PIO/EM Team Leads – Review results of campaign, summarize results to
incorporate into annex plan.
- Summary
N/A
04.04 Hazard Quantification
The natural hazards affecting the City of Eugene include but are not limited to, droughts, earthquakes,
extreme weather, flooding, landslides, volcanoes, wildfires, windstorms, and winter storms. This plan
does not address asteroids or meteors, geomagnetic disturbances (GMD), and pandemics because:
• The risk is very low with extremely costly and limited mitigation activities available, this
mitigating the natural hazard is not warranted or is not practical; and/or
• The City of Eugene does not have the authority to mitigate the natural hazard.
Asteroid or Meteor - Mitigating asteroid or meteor strikes is beyond the financial capacity of the
City. Mitigation is largely left to the federal government.
Geomagnetic Disturbance – A severe GMD may disrupt communications, the electrical power
transmission grid, and long-distance pipelines. Although this hazard was included in the 2020
COE/COS MJNHMP, the City’s planning team decided to remove it from this annex as the City does
not have the authority to regulate these infrastructure systems or to mitigate the GMD effects upon
these systems.
Pandemic - Lane County Public Health Department is the primary agency responsible for mitigating
pandemics.
Conducting the hazard analysis as described in this document is a useful early step in planning for hazard
mitigation, response, and recovery. This method provides the jurisdiction with a sense of hazard
priorities, or relative risk. It "quantifies" the risk of one hazard compared with another, and in doing so
allows for the ranking of hazards. By doing this analysis, planning can first be focused where the risk is
greatest. Among other things, this hazard analysis will:
• help establish priorities for planning, capability development, and hazard mitigation;
• serve as a tool in the identification of hazard mitigation measures;
• be one tool in conducting a hazard-based needs analysis;
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• serve to educate the public and public officials about hazards and vulnerabilities; and
• help communities make objective judgments about acceptable risk.
The City of Eugene utilized the Lane County hazard risk assessment as the base for their individual city
assessment. The final scoring is aligned with the County assessment except for Tsunami hazard which
does not impact the Eugene area. Table 4.7.9, summarizes hazard quantification results for the City of
Eugene and a comparison to the county assessment.
Following the hazard quantification summary table is a brief narrative of the City of Eugene local risk
profile for each hazard. The assessment was completed by the core city departments that support the
MJNHMP efforts – Public Works, Emergency Management, Plannings, and Fire. The final assessment was
then forwarded to city staff for a final review.
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4.4.1: State Hazard Risk Assessment Initiatives
Beginning in March 2023, the State of Oregon initiated a project to upgrade the Oregon Natural Hazards
Risk Assessment. The risk assessment provides the factual foundation for establishing mitigation goals
and identifying and making strategic investments to reduce risks to people, property, and the natural
environment from natural hazard events throughout the state. The goals are to:
• Develop and implement a public-facing comprehensive risk assessment tool in a geospatial
environment that will respond to FEMA's new requirements for incorporating climate change,
social vulnerability, community lifelines, and equity;
• Incorporate additional elements and information that enhance the tool to further Oregon's
natural hazards mitigation and climate adaptation aspirations;
• Design the tool in a way that is useful not only for the state, but also for Native American Tribes
(Tribes), cities, counties, special districts, and others for natural hazards mitigation planning.
The project encouraged local entities to participate in the process to diversify the input and
considerations of application of the new tool at the local level. The City of Eugene intends to use the
new tool in their MJNHMP planning efforts when the tool is finalized.
4.4.2: COE Regional Climate and Hazards Vulnerability Assessment
In 2010, the City of Eugene concluded their first climate resiliency plan in the form of the A Community
Climate and Energy Action Plan for Eugene plan. Its initial goal was to identify ways to reduce
greenhouse gases, community-wide fossil fuel use and strategies for reducing dependency on fossil
fuels.
In 2014, the City of Eugene & City of Springfield completed a joint Regional Climate and Hazards
Vulnerability Assessment. City of Eugene and City of Springfield staff, with support from Oregon
Partnership for Disaster Resilience (OPDR), convened meetings with representatives from various
community sectors to solicit information about the adaptive capacity and sensitivity to specific hazards
for their communities/service areas. The sector summaries and results of feedback are incorporated
within the 2014 assessment.
The assessment was utilized as a reference source within the current COE/COS MJNHMP 2020 plan as
well as the new COE County MJNHMP annex. The sector summaries within the assessment describe
sensitivities to earthquake, flood, wildfire, winter storm, climate change, and rising fuel prices.
In 2020, the City renewed this plan in the form of a new document “Climate Action Plan 2.0”. It was
developed as a mitigation and a resiliency plan, focused on understanding how our community can
reduce emissions and continue working together to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate.
In 2023, the City, expanded their strategic plan, 2023 – 2026 City Strategic Plan, to incorporate a more
comprehensive consideration to climate adaptation, impacts by natural hazards and community
resiliency in both short and long term timeframes. The strategic plan is organized into four (4) sectors
with Urgent Community Needs identifying the strategic goal of Advance Climate Action and Community
Resiliency to Natural and Human-Caused Disasters. Figure 4.9.3 outlines the high-impact actions
identified by the City Council, Administration and Departments for this strategic goal.
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Figure 4.9. 3: City of Eugene Strategic Plan-Climate Action & Community Resiliency
[Source: City of Eugene Strategic Plan]
4.4.3: Natural Hazard Events
The following outlines the historical record of significant natural events that have impacted the City of
Eugene. Following the event table are three (3) figures from the National Weather Service – Climate
Book for the City of Eugene. The figures provide historical reference to normal/extreme data for
temperature, precipitation and wind events recorded in the Eugene area.
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Table 4.7. 8: Natural Hazard Events Summary
• * = FEMA Declaration # if applicable
• ** = Estimated Preliminary Damage Assessment Amount
Sources:
• City of Eugene – Public Works
• National Weather Service - NWS-Climate Book
• FEMA – Assigned Federally Declared Disaster Number
• (1) Oregon Department of Environmental Quality – Air Quality Trends Report
Event Type FEMA #* Year Timeframe Damage
Amt.** Additional Event Information
Extreme Heat 2024 JUL 3–8 >100°+ Consecutive Days - 4
Severe Winter
Storm
DR-4768-
OR 2024 JAN 12-27 $1.6M 4+ inches of ice in Eugene;
Lane Co. Estimated Damage = $35M
Extreme Heat 2023 AUG 13-16 >100°+ Consecutive Days - 4
Wildfire Smoke1 2023 MAY - SEPT 15 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Wildfire Smoke1 2022 MAY - SEPT 6 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Extreme Heat 2021 JUN 27 111° - Highest Temp Ever Recorded
for COE
Wildfire Smoke1 2021 MAY - SEPT 14 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse
Drought 2020 Near record breaking dry spell
Wildfire Smoke1 2020 MAY - SEPT 14 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Wildfire/Straight
Line Wind Event
DR-4562-
OR 2020 SEPT 8-14 2020 Labor Day Fires and Straight-
line winds
Flooding 2019
2019 Flooding, middle fork of the
Willamette - exceed 1996 flow
levels
Severe Winter
Storm
DR-4432-
OR 2019 FEB 25-
MAR 1 Heavy Snow – 9-12in
Wildfire Smoke1 2019 MAY - SEPT 5 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Wildfire Smoke1 2018 MAY - SEPT 22 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Wildfire Smoke1 2017 MAY - SEPT 16 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse
Severe Winter
Storm
DR-4269-
OR 2016 DEC 15-22 $1.6M Ice Storm - 20,000 power outages
Windstorm 2016 JAN 16 $15,000 Peak gusts up to 63 mph
Extreme Heat 2015 JUL 29-AUG
1 >100°+ Consecutive Days
Wildfire Smoke1 2015 MAY - SEPT 3 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Windstorm 2015 DEC 10 $260,000 Peak gusts up to 47 mph,
widespread power outages
Severe Winter
Storm
DR-4169-
OR 2014 FEB 6-24 $1.7M Heavy Snow/Freezing Rain - 0.75
inches of ice, 10,000 power outages
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Event Type FEMA #* Year Timeframe Damage
Amt.** Additional Event Information
Wildfire Smoke1 2014 MAY - SEPT 1 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Extreme Cold 2013 DEC 7-11 < 10° Consecutive Days - 5
Extreme Cold 2013 DEC 7-9 < 0° Consecutive Days - 3
Severe Winter
Storm 2013 Jan 10 Freezing Temps, de-icing incident
Severe Winter
Storm 2013 DEC 4-13 Heavy Snow/Extreme Cold - 8-9in
Wildfire Smoke1 2013 MAY - SEPT 10 days of air quality unhealthy for
sensitive groups or worse.
Severe Winter
Storm 2012 MAR 21-26 $317,612
Severe Winter
Storm
DR-4055-
OR 2012 JAN 17-21 Snow/Ice - 2,000 power outages
Windstorm 2011 MAR 13 -
16
Severe Winter
Storm 2010 DEC 27-29 Ice Incident
Severe Winter
Storm 2010 NOV 23-24 Heavy Snow
Extreme Heat 2009 JUL 27-29 >100°+ Consecutive Days
Extreme Heat 2009 JUL 28 106°
Severe Winter
Storm 2008 DEC 27-29 Heavy Snow/Ice Incident
Extreme Heat 2006 JUL 22-24 >100°+ Consecutive Days
Windstorm 2006 FEB 3-4 $300,000 Peak gusts of 46 mph, 3500 without
power in County
Windstorm 2006 MAY $5,000 13,000 without power
Windstorm DR-1405-
DR 2002 FEB 7-8 $6M Peak gusts up to 70 mph
Windstorm 2001 MAR 13
Peak gusts of 60 mph, 25,000
power outages in County, trees
toppled, and buildings damaged
Severe Winter
Storm 1998 DEC-FEB Heavy Snow – one of the snowiest
winters in Oregon history
1996 Floods
1160,
1149,
1099
1996 FEV, NOV,
DEC Severe storms and flooding
Windstorm 1107-DR-
OR 1995 DEC
Peak gusts up to 49 mph, 62 mph in
Willamette Valley; saturated soils
compounded damage
Severe Winter
Storm 1993 FEB 18-19 Heavy Snow - 6 to 12 in
Severe Winter
Storm 1992 DEC 16-17 Heavy Snow
Severe Winter
Storm 1990 FEB 11-16 Heavy Snow – Avg. 8 in
Extreme Cold 1989 FEB 2-9 < 20° Consecutive Days - 8
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Event Type FEMA #* Year Timeframe Damage
Amt.** Additional Event Information
Extreme Cold 1989 FEB 3-8 < 10° Consecutive Days - 6
Extreme Heat Event 1981 AUG 7-10 >100°+ Consecutive Days, 108°
Extreme Cold 1972 DEC 8 -12°
Extreme Cold 1972 DEC 4-14 < 20° Consecutive Days - 11
Extreme Cold 1972 DEC 7-11 < 0° Consecutive Days - 5
Snow 1969 January Largest recorded snow
accumulation 47.1 in
Flood 184 1964 DEC Largest recorded flood in
City/County history
Severe Windstorm 136 1962 OCT 12-16 Wind Gusts 86mph
Windstorm 1961 JAN 7-8 Highest Sustained Wind –
58mph/Gust – 78mph
Extreme Cold 1950 FEB 2-3 < 0° Consecutive Days - 2
Extreme Cold 1924 DEC 17-27 < 20° Consecutive Days - 11
Extreme Cold 1924 DEC 23-25 < 0° Consecutive Days – 3
Figure 4.9. 4: NWS Extreme Temperatures-City of Eugene 1892-2023
[Source: NWS Climate Book Eugene]
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Figure 4.9. 5: NWS Precipitation Normal/Extremes-City of Eugene 1890-April 2024
[Source: NWS Climate Book Eugene]
Figure 4.9. 6: NWS Wind Normal/Extremes-City of Eugene 1954-April 2024
[Source: NWS Climate Book Eugene]
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Figure 4.9. 7: University of Oregon, 1962, Windstorm
[Source: NWS Climate Book Eugene]
4.4.4 Scoring Summary Introduction
This section describes the scoring results from the Eugene Climate and Hazards Vulnerability
Assessment. The results are intended to be used to inform the prioritization of infrastructure
improvements, hazard mitigation actions, or climate adaptation strategies. Ultimately, the results should
help establish a course towards adaptive local and regional networks, and a more resilient community.
The following findings highlight the major takeaways from the scoring component of the
Eugene/Springfield Climate and Hazards Vulnerability Assessment.
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Table 4.7. 9: City of Eugene Hazard Quantification Results Summary
Hazard Risk Assessment Summary: City of Eugene
Assessment Conducted: March – July 2024
Assessment Tool: State of Oregon – Hazard Analysis Methodology
Assessment Conducted by: COE Depts. EM, PW, Planning, Fire, Floodplain Mgmt.
Assessment Comparison: County of Lane, Oregon
Assessment Reviewed by:
-Departmental Representatives – PW, EM, Plans, Fire, 06/18/24
-Lane County Emergency Management –09/09/2024
Scoring
160 - 240 High
80 – 160 Moderate
0 - 80 Low
Hazard
Type /
Weight
Factor
(WF)
History
WF x 2
Probability
WF x 7
Vulnerability
WF x 5
Maximum
Threat
WF x 10
Weighted
Score
Weighted
Score
Rank
2024
Eugene
Rating
2023
County
Rating
Winter
Storm 20 70 40 70 200 1 High High
Wildfire 20 56 40 80 196 2 High High
Windstorm 18 49 40 80 187 3 High High
Flood 16 56 30 80 182 4 High High
Earthquake 6 28 45 80 179 5 High High
Extreme
Weather 16 63 30 100 179 6 High High
Landslide 20 56 40 40 156 7 Moderate Moderate
Drought 16 56 10 80 102 8 Moderate Moderate
Volcano 4 14 10 20 68 9 Low Low
Tsunami 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A High
[Source: COE Hazard Risk Assessment Workgroup]
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HISTORY (weight factor for category =2)
VULNERABILITY (weight factor for category =5)
MAXIMUM THREAT (weight factor for category =10)
PROBABILITY (weight factor for category =7)
Probability is the likelihood of future occurrence within a specified period of time.
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Maximum threat is the highest percentage of population and property that could be impacted
under a worst-case scenario.
LOW -score at 1 to 3 points based on...
MEDIUM -score at 4 to 7 points based on...
HIGH -score at 8 to 10 points based on...
Vulnerability is the percentage of population and property likely to be affected under an “average”
occurrence of the hazard.
LOW -score at 1 to 3 points based on...
MEDIUM -score at 4 to 7 points based on...
HIGH -score at 8 to 10 points based on...
LOW -score at 1 to 3 points based on...
MEDIUM -score at 4 to 7 points based on...
HIGH -score at 8 to 10 points based on...
<
<
0-1 event past 100 years
2-3 events past100 years
4+events pastl 00 years
<1 %affected
1 -10%affected
>1 0%affected
<5%affected
5 -25%affected
>25%affected
one incident likely within 75 to 100 years
one incident likely within 35 to 75 years
one incident likely within 10 to 35 years
History is the record of previous occurrences.Events to include in assessing history of a hazard in
your jurisdiction are events for which the following types of activities were required:
The EOC or alternate EOC was activated;
Three or more EOP functions were implemented,e.g.,alert &warning,evacuation,shelter,etc.;
An extraordinary multi-jurisdictional response was required;and/or
A Local or Tribal Emergency was declared.
LOW -score at 1 to 3 points based on...
MEDIUM -score at 4 to 7 points based on...
HIGH -score at 8 to 10 points based on...
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4.4.5 New Data Development
Several new data elements were identified during the annex plan renewal cycle. The following outlines
the data element, source agency and anticipated timeframe of release:
Table 4.7. 10: New Development in Hazard Areas
Data Element Originating Agency Description/Purpose Data Release
Timeframe
Earthquake Loss
Study
Oregon Department of
Geology and Mineral
Industries (DOGAMI)
M 9.0 Cascadia earthquake loss estimate study
for the Eugene/Springfield-Coburg area
September
2024
Wildfire Risk
Maps
Oregon Department of
Forestry (ODF)
New/Updated Wildfire Hazard and Wildland-
Urban Interface Maps
October of
2024
Floodplain Map
Federal Emergency
Management Agency
(FEMA)
Updated floodplain maps for Eugene area. Fall of 2024
Earthquake –
Cascadia
National Science
Foundation
Comprehensive mapping of sub-duction fault
line; will help fine tune projections. Summer 2024
Climate Action
Plan 2.0 City of Eugene
The goal of the CAP 2.0 is to work towards
creating a livable and equitable Eugene for
everyone in our community now and in the
future.
On-going
Community
Wildfire
Protection Plan
(CWPP)
City Eugene
Development of agency specific CWPP as an
annex to the County CWPP. New plan will
identify additional mitigation strategies to be
incorporated into the Eugene MJNHMP
mitigation action item section.
2026
Hazard Risk
Assessment
Methodology
Oregon Department of
Land Conservation and
Development
Update current risk model to a more
comprehensive model that can be utilized
state-wide, all levels of government and
disciplines
2025
4.4.6 Individual Hazard Discussions
The City of Eugene identified nine (9) of the ten (10) natural hazards evaluated in the County’s MJNHMP
base plan, Volume I, that pose some degree of risk to the City of Eugene with the exception being
tsunami. An expanded narrative for each of the hazards from the Cities Hazard Quantification
Assessment, Table 4.7.9, in order from highest to lowest risk is included in this subsection. The hazard
events, when discussed, may represent both the Eugene and Springfield geographical hazard areas. The
two cities are separated by Interstate 5 and share a population that migrates between the two cities for
work, recreation and daily activities. In addition, the two cities share several community lifeline
infrastructure interdependencies, including but not limited to transportation, systems, fuel, electrical
energy, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, communications, education, food, water, and shelter.
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4.4.6.1 Winter Storm [Rating #1 – Score 200 out of possible 240, High Rating]
Winter storms are characterized by ice accumulation and freezing rain, heavy snowfall, and/or extreme
cold and wind chill conditions. These hazard events typically create disruption of regional systems such
as public utilities, telecommunications, and transportation routes.
As Table 4.7.9 indicates, winter storms occur with relative frequency. Probability is considered high that
patterns of previous occurrences will continue. Damage typically results from storms that deliver a
combination of heavy, wet snow, ice and/or wind. While these types of events may not be severe
enough to trigger a disaster declaration, most all require a direct response from the City of Eugene Public
Works Department as a Departmental Operations Center (DOC) to effectively manage clearing of
transportation routes and removal of debris/snow.
Damage impacts oflen include downed poles, wires, transformers, broken cross-arms and tree-related
damage. Depending on the severity of the event, anywhere from 5000 – 20,000 homes and businesses
can be impacted with power loss with full restoration taking upwards of two weeks.
Overall population impact by winter storm events are moderate since effects are not geographically
contained. Transportation and roadways are vulnerable to closure during winter storms. Vulnerable
populations will be impacted by extended winter storms and cold weather events, creating the need for
community resources to address cold weather sheltering. Maximum threat is high due to the high threat
of disruption of utility and transportation routes for the public directly related to winter weather (cold,
snow, ice, and wind).
The January 2024 ice storm caused over 38,000 power outages, including loss of power to critical
infrastructure such as communication towers and the water treatment plant. Widespread winter storms
can strain mutual aid support and availability of contract crews, further delaying service restoration. The
frequency of winter storm events and the high potential for costly damage remains a threat.
The city rated Winter Storm events as high the same as the county scoring of high.
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4.4.6.2 Wildfire [Rating #2 – Score 196 out of possible 240, High Rating]
The Eugene/Springfield area is bordered by grassland, agricultural land, and forest. The wildfire hazard is
primarily located in the south hills of Eugene where forested areas interface directly with homes,
businesses, and infrastructure.
Global climate change is expected to increase the length and severity of summer drought along with an
increase in summer high and low temperatures. By 2030, climate change is expected to result in:
• Average annual temperature increases of 2-4°F;
• Reduced precipitation in spring, summer and fall; and
• An increase in extreme heat events.
Eugene Springfield Fire routinely responds to small wildfires (also known as vegetation or brush fires),
but to date has been able to keep the majority of the fires given rapid response times to properties
within the cities and aggressive firefighting. As discussed above, climate change is expected to increase
temperatures, reduce precipitation, and increase heat events. Lower vegetation moisture from reduced
precipitation and increased heat combined will result in the ability for wildfires to grow quickly and be
more established at the time the fire department can begin to engage in suppression of the fires. This
sets the stage for larger wildfires within the Eugene area.
Over the past four (4) years the State of Oregon, Oregon Department of Forestry, have been working to
update the state-wide wildfire risk maps. The most recent maps are anticipated to be released by
October of 2024. The new maps are anticipated to demonstrate higher risk in the general Willamette
Valley area but may not increase the risk within the Eugene metro area due in part to the extent of
urban development in the city.
Wildfire smoke incursions degrade air quality in the valley on an annual basis, creating unhealthy air for
days to weeks at a time. While smoke does not directly impact city infrastructure, the city must make
operational adjustments to protect workers from prolonged exposure to poor air quality and support the
efforts of Lane County Public Health to protect the public.
Wildfire was rated as high due to:
• Frequency of smaller wildfires (also known as brush and vegetation fires).
• Significant residential development in the south hills of Eugene in areas with significant slopes,
dead end roads, and high fuel loads that have seen little management in past years.
Increased potential for rapid fire growth due to lower fuel moistures and higher temperatures
associated with climate change.
Capacity to respond to and recover from a wildfire is moderate for both Eugene and Springfield. This is
due to the number of available resources as well as an established conflagration process within the State
of Oregon instituted through the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Eugene Springfield Fire is in the process of developing an agency specific Community Wildfire Protection
Plan (CWPP) to better understand specific areas or risk and opportunities to mitigate risk. Once finalized,
the CWPP will function as an annex to the County CWPP.
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The city rated Wildfire events as high the same as the county scoring of high.
4.4.6.3 Windstorm [Rating #3 – Score 187 out of possible 240, High Rating]
Windstorms are storms with damaging “straight-line” winds. The term “straight-line” is used to
differentiate from wind damage caused by tornadoes. Windstorms are relatively common for the Eugene
area and can occur any time of the year but are more typical during winter months. They typically
produce sustained gusts of over 40 mph as part of a winter or heavy rainstorm event.
Destructive winds are generally from the southwest and associated with cyclone storms that move in
from the Pacific Ocean. Winds from the west are generally slowed by the Coast Range mountains before
reaching the Willamette Valley.
Windstorm damage generally consists of fallen trees and power outages. Damage may be worse if the
ground is heavily saturated with water increasing the likelihood of trees falling. Property damage
concerns are significant with windstorms. These events, due to their large coverage area, could affect
almost all residential, commercial, industrial and common areas within the Eugene/Springfield area. The
area’s capacity to respond to, and recover from, these events is high which is largely due to the
frequency in which these storms occur as well as the resources available to respond to them.
The city rated Windstorm events as high the same as the county scoring of high.
4.4.6.4 Flood [Rating #4 – Score 182 out of possible 240, High Rating]
The Eugene/Springfield area considers two (2) primary flood hazard categories: riverine flooding and
stormwater (urban) flooding. Riverine flooding occurs when water overtops the banks of a naturally
occurring waterway, while urban flooding is most oflen caused by inadequate stormwater drainage
systems or maintenance.
The Eugene/Springfield area is subject to flooding from several sources, including:
• Riverine flooding from the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, the Willamette River, and the
McKenzie River;
• Riverine flooding from numerous smaller creeks and sloughs; and
• Local stormwater drainage system flooding.
Flooding in Eugene and Springfield typically occurs in December and January. Incidents are usually
associated with La Niña conditions, which result in prolonged rain and rapid snowmelt on saturated or
frozen ground. This sudden influx of water causes rivers to swell, forcing tributary streams to back up
and flood. The impacts of frequent riverine flooding in are largely mitigated by eight (8) upstream flood
control dams in operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the McKenzie and Willamette River
watersheds.
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are the most comprehensive resource for identifying flooding
risk in the Eugene area. The Eugene area’s FIRMs became effective on June 2, 1999, and are currently
being updated by FEMA to incorporate more advance survey technology, LiDAR data, and updated
hydrology and hydraulic modeling.
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The probability of riverine flooding in Eugene is moderate and the probability of stormwater flooding is
high. The City of Eugene have been working to reduce the impact of both type of events by:
• Participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which enables property and
business owners to qualify for federally underwritten flood insurance.
• Participating in the NFIP’s Community Rating System (CRS) program. Eugene has a CRS rating of 7
at the time of this plan, which shows the work the community does to reduce flooding and
provides property owners with an 15% discount on NFIP flood insurance policies.
• Developing and maintaining Stormwater Basin Master Plans; the goal of these plans is to
evaluate the existing system and identify capital improvement project needs to protect public
and private property from urban flooding through planning for and building adequate
stormwater systems.
• Developing and implementing mitigation measures as identified in both the 2020 and
2024Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - The City of Eugene is a NFIP participant in good standing and
considers continued participation as integral to future flood mitigation efforts. Participation consists of
adoption FIRMs that define the regulatory floodplains or Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) as the
areas with the highest risk of riverine flooding and maintenance of an ordinance regulating future
development in SFHAs. FIRM Community Number for City of Eugene is 410122. Compliance with the
program is pursuant to the City of Eugene floodplain ordinance.
Statistics for Eugene as reported by FEMA on the NFIP Community Information System (CIS) as of June 2,
2024, are as follows:
Table 4.7. 11: National Flood Insurance Policy Data
NFIP Policies in Force Definitions
• Policies in Force: 509
• Insurance in Force: $167,819,000
• Premium in Force: $366,684
• Policies in Force – Policies in force on the "as of" date of the report.
• Insurance in Force – The coverage amounts for policies in force.
• Premium in Force – The premium paid for policies in force.
• Closed Losses – Losses that have been paid.
• Open Losses – Losses that have not been paid in full.
• CWOP Losses – Losses that have been closed without payment.
• Total Losses – All losses submitted regardless of the status.
• Total Payments – Total amount paid on losses.
Insurance Claim Data
• Closed Losses: 19
• Open Losses: 0
• CWOP Losses: 0
• Total Losses: 19
• Total Payments: $110,745
[Source: FEMA CIS, as of 06/02/2024]
The city rated Flooding events as high the same as the county scoring of high.
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4.4.6.5 Earthquake [Rating #5 – Score 179 out of possible 240, High Rating]
The City of Eugene is exposed to earthquakes from two (2) sources as outlined in the Lane County
MJNHMP base plan, Volume 1, section 2.2.2 Earthquakes.
• On-Shore Crustal Earthquakes: These exist throughout western Oregon that can produce
earthquakes strong enough to impact buildings and endanger people’s safety. More often, these
earthquakes are less intense.
• Off-Shore Subduction Earthquakes: The primary subduction fault in the proximity of Oregon is
the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ).
Earthquakes are somewhat unique as they occur much less frequently than other hazards but have the
potential for significant damage and disruption. From a geographic standpoint, an earthquake will
impact the entire city uniformly. Both residents, visitors, commuters, businesses, and public
infrastructure will all be impacted at the same time and varying degrees of damage based on the
building/structure type and vulnerability to seismic activity.
Even though no major damages have been reported in recent years for crustal earthquake events near
the city, they are a reminder that the Cascadia earthquake is not the only threat the area faces. A local
crustal earthquake is not as likely to cause widespread impacts – magnitude ranges are generally in the
range of 3 to 5. A Cascadia event is on a different order of magnitude, in the range of 8.0 to 9.0, and will
result in a tremendous amount of destruction, and cause significant disruptions to the entire community
and the state. A Cascadia event is not an average occurrence of earthquake in the region; however, it
cannot be discounted due to the fact it has been over 300 years since the last rupture occurred on
January 26, 1700.
The City of Eugene has a history of conducting seismic assessments and implementing mitigation
projects to strengthen city infrastructure from earthquake events. This is demonstrated in section 4.5
Mitigation Action Items of this annex plan by the nine (9) projects in 2020 and five (5) in the 2024 annex
for the City of Eugene. Eugene is also recognized for collaborating with area infrastructure partners on
the importance for increasing the resiliency of the community lifelines that support the daily needs of
the public. Public education and awareness of the need for residential and business seismic retrofitting
of buildings is also a common theme among area local governments and utilities. Public education and
awareness of the need for residential and business seismic retrofitting of buildings is also a common
theme among area local governments and utilities.
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) provides a soflware tool, HAZVU, to
assess the risk of geological hazards in Oregon. HAZVU is open to the public and is widely utilized by
planners for development of mitigation and response plans. Geohazards include 100-year flooding;
Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake shaking and tsunami; coastal erosion; volcano; active faults;
earthquake sofl soil; landslide; and more. Assets include state-owned/leased facilities and public
buildings such as schools, police and fire stations, and hospitals, as well as links to seismic assessment
reports for these public buildings. The City of Eugene regularly utilizes this geohazards viewer for
planning for both crustal and Cascadia events.
In the fall of 2024 DOGAMIU is expected to release an updated earthquake impact analysis for the
greater Eugene/Springfield area. This analysis will provide a more accurate assessment of the damages
caused by the Cascadia Subduction Zone event.
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The city rated Earthquake events as high the same as the county scoring of high.
4.4.6.6 Extreme Weather [Rating #6 –Score 179 out of possible 240, High Rating]
Eugene area has had documented occurrences of all four (4) of these meteorological hazards though
they tend to be infrequent resulting in little to no damage. It is possible more damaging incidents could
occur in the future.
Climate change will affect all four (4) of these weather type hazards, although the extent and severity of
these impacts are unknown. Climate change is expected to increase summertime temperatures, thereby
reducing the natural cooling of homes, buildings, and heat absorbing surfaces such as concrete and
asphalt. Recent and historical review of events in Eugene can be reviewed in Table(s) 4.7.8 Event History
and 4.9.4 NWS Record of Extreme Temperatures of this annex plan.
Many Eugene residents lack mechanical cooling systems, putting them at greater risk of heat illnesses
during extreme heat events. Those with financial resources are incorporating mechanical cooling
systems into their homes and businesses but those with limited financial resources are not. However,
the State of Oregon initiated a program to support the most vulnerable populations in Oregon with
provisions of a free air conditioning unit for their homes. This project began in 2022 and continues while
funds remain available. The City of Eugene supports this program by communicating, where and when
appropriate, the access points for this free service by the State of Oregon.
The probability of experiencing an extreme weather incident is moderate for the Eugene/Springfield
area. It is likely at least one (1) of the hail, lighting, tornado type event will happen on a scale severe
enough to cause property damage or threaten life within the next 35 to 75 years. However, due to the
increased frequency and severity of extreme heat events the probability is rated at high
The city rated Extreme Weather events as high the same as the county scoring of high.
4.4.6.7 Landslide [Rating #7 – Score 156 out of possible 240, Moderate Rating]
Landslides can occur during any season in the Eugene area. Given local development patterns,
residential and public land use is most likely to be impacted by landslides. In Oregon, residential
development is explicitly prohibited or restricted in areas with steep slopes. Specifically, Chapter 197 of
the Oregon Revised Statute in the Oregon Administrative Rules provides for needed housing “…suitable,
available and necessary for residential uses.” Lands “(c) [having] slopes of 25 percent or greater” are not
considered “suitable and available” under the buildable land definition.
In 2018, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) released a new analysis of
landslides in the Eugene/Springfield area titled IMS-60, Landslide Hazard and Risk Study of
Eugene/Springfield and Lane County, Oregon (IMS-60). The IMS-60 study included updating the
inventory of historic (<150 years) and prehistoric (>150 years) landslides in the Eugene/Springfield area
utilizing LIDAR and records provided by the Cities and Lane County. The inventory identified over 700
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existing landslides covering about 6% of the 230 square mile study area, more than three (3) times the
previous number of inventoried landslides.
The Eugene area is susceptible to four (4) types of landslides which may occur as either shallow or deep
landslides:
▪ Rockfalls are abrupt movements of masses of material (rocks and soils) detached from steep
slopes or cliffs. Movement occurs by free-fall, bouncing, and/or rolling. Falls are strongly
influenced by gravity, weathering, undercutting, and/or erosion.
▪ Rotational slides are those in which the rupture surface is curved concavely upwards, and the
slide movement is rotational about an axis parallel to the slope. Rotational slides usually have a
steep scarp at the upslope end and a bulging “toe” comprised of the slope material at the
bottom of the slide (Figure 2-8). Roads constructed by cut and fill along the side of a slope are
prone to slumping on the fill side of the road. Rotational slides may creep slowly or move large
distances suddenly.
▪ Translational slides are those in which the moving material slides along a flat surface.
Translational slides occur on surfaces of weaknesses, such as faults and bedding planes or at the
contact between firm rock and overlying loose soils. Translational slides may creep slowly or
move large distances suddenly.
▪ Flows are plastic or liquid in nature and the slide material breaks up and flows during
movement. This type of landslide occurs when a landslide moves downslope as a semi-fluid
mass, scouring or partially scouring rock and soil from the slope along its path. A flow landslide is
typically rapid-moving and tends to increase in volume as it moves downslope as it scours out its
channel.
Though immediate damage is limited to where the slide occurs, landslides can have far reaching
repercussions if infrastructure or water ways are impacted. Historic landslides (within the past 150 years)
in Eugene tend to be smaller slides or slumps near waterways or slides related to development activity.
The potential for larger slides exists primarily in the south hills of Eugene. Rockfall incidents are primarily
limited to quarry sites where rock has been exposed (e.g., the west face of Skinner’s Butte).
The primary factors affecting or increasing the likelihood of landslides in Eugene are:
▪ Natural conditions and processes including the geology of the site, rainfall, water action, seismic
activity, and volcanic activity.
▪ Excavation and grading on slopes for homes, roads, and other structures.
▪ Natural or human-caused drainage and groundwater alterations can trigger landslides. Human
activities such as broken or leaking water or sewer lines, water retention facilities, irrigation,
stream alterations, ineffective stormwater management, and excess runoff due to increased
impervious surfaces.
▪ Change or removal of vegetation on very steep slopes due to timber harvesting, land clearing,
and wildfire.
▪ The water content of soils/rock is a major factor in determining the likelihood of sliding for any
given slide-prone location. Thus, most landslides happen during rainy months, when soils are
saturated with water. Winter storms with intense rainfalls are a common trigger for landslides in
the Eugene area.
▪ Earthquakes can trigger landslides as well. The IMS-60 study identified the south hills of Eugene
as being susceptible to earth quake induced landslides.
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In Eugene mitigation of the landslide hazard is accomplished through land use and development
regulations. Both require geotechnical analysis of steep slopes prior to development to determine
whether a development is appropriate for the area.
No new information has been released since the 2018 DOGAMI Landslide Hazard Risk Study, IMS-60, for
the areas of Eugene and Springfield. Based upon the original 2018 report and no new information being
presented the risk for landslides remains at moderate the same as the county rating of moderate.
4.4.6.8 Drought [Rating #8 – Score 102 out of possible 240, Moderate Rating]
Drought in western Oregon has been neither life threatening nor presents a direct risk to structures but
does involve potential for significant disruption if dramatic water shortages were to develop. Drought
can exacerbate wildfire risk as related hazards, and a water shortage could impact the entire city
uniformly. Average annual rainfall is 40.83 inches per year (NWS Eugene Climate Book, pg. 69). Long-
term, below average rainfall years could impact the water supply used in the Eugene/Springfield area.
The Eugene’s water source is thew McKenzie River, with its intake located in Springfield.
moderate due to the City’s reliance on the McKenzie River as its sole source. In addition, potable water
can be shared between the two cities through water system interties between EWEB, SUB and Rainbow
Water District. Should a long duration drought of severe or exceptional intensity impact the region, it
may potentially impact most of the population.
Three (3) severe droughts have occurred in Lane County since 2000. In addition, on September 30,
2015, some of the nation’s top water scientists, lawyers, and policymakers convened in Eugene, to
discuss the severe drought the area was experiencing. They concluded droughts in Oregon are likely to
become more frequent and severe, largely due to climate change. Based upon these recent events, the
probability for future severe droughts is high.
The probability of drought in the Eugene/Springfield area is high and the vulnerability and capacity to
deal with a drought are also high.
Based on these factors, the Eugene/Springfield area’s risk to this hazard is categorized a moderate the
same as the county rating of moderate.
4.4.6.9 Volcano [Rating #9 – Score 68 out of possible 240, Low Rating]
The types of volcanic activity impacting Eugene would be in the form of volcanic ash fallout and possible
lahar flowing down the McKenzie River. There are no known damages, due to volcanoes, for Eugene in
recorded history.
Ash falls result when explosive eruptions blast rock fragments into the air. Such blasts may include
tephra (solid and molten rock fragments). The largest rock fragments (sometimes called “bombs”)
generally fall within two (2) miles of the eruption vent. Smaller ash fragments (less than about 0.1 inch)
typically rise into the area forming a huge eruption column. In very large eruptions, ash falls may total
many feet in depth near the vent and extend for hundreds or even thousands of miles downwind.
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It is recognized that the same preparedness and mitigation efforts for wildfire smoke are the same
techniques and education principals that would be utilized for volcanic ash, though depending on
volcanic activity the ash may present with additional health effects than standard wildfire smoke.
Hazard zone maps for the Three Sisters volcanoes show landslides, debris flows, and lahars from an
eruption could enter the McKenzie River. This could cause flooding on the McKenzie River possibly
extending to the Thurston area on the east side of Springfield. Lahars running through the McKenzie
River could also lead to temporary damming of the river or high turbidity in the water.
The city rated Volcanic events as low the same as the county scoring of low.
4.4.7 Land Use and Development Trends
Development in the City of Eugene has continued in the same trajectory identified in the 2020 COE/COS
MJNHMP Appendix F. Updates and changes to the associated figured and information are anticipated in
2026 as part of the update to the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan.
04.05 Mitigation Action Items (MAI)
This section describes mitigation projects identified by the City of Eugene during the planning process
and is divided into two (2) timeframes. See Section 4 of Volume 1 for additional information regarding
mitigation action items methodology and prioritization.
• 2024-2028 Planned Mitigation Action Items Summary [Lane Co MJNHMP City of Eugene Annex]
• 2020-2024 Mitigation Action Item Review Summary [City Eugene/Springfield MJNHMP]
The City of Eugene had twenty-seven (27) action items at the beginning of the 2020 plan cycle.
Seventeen (18) of those were selected to carry over to the 2024 plan, one (1) project restructured into
two (2) individual projects and five (5) new items added for a total of twenty-three (24) for the 2024-
2028 planning cycle.
The action items are distributed among four (4) city departments: Central Services (Emergency
Management program), Facilities, Public Works (6 divisions), Eugene Springfield Fire.
The Cities of Eugene and Springfield are jointly served by two agencies that are comprised of the two
cities. The Eugene Springfield Fire Department is a functionally merged department comprised of the
employees, facilities, and equipment from each city, being managed and operated as a single
department. The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) provides joint
wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal services.
Mitigation Action Items (MAIs) for these two agencies may be included in each City’s annex, depending
on the location where the MAIs will be implemented, i.e. if an MAI will be implemented in only one city,
it is included in that city’s annex, whereas if it will be implemented in both cities, it is included in both
cities’ annexes.
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2024 – 2028 Mitigation Action Item Summary
The following provides a summary of the selected 2024 – 2028 action items. The COE MJNHMP
supporting departments: Emergency Management, Facilities, Public Works (6 divisions), Eugene
Springfield Fire and Planning department worked individually and as group to select and make final edits
to the selected 2024 – 2028 action items. Initial review was initiated on 05/09/24 and final review on
06/21/24.
Table 4.7. 12: 2024-2028 Planned MAI’s Summaries
MAI's - Hazards
2024 - 2028
Hazard Primary Secondary
All Hazards 3 0
Drought 1 0
Earthquake 8 0
Extreme Weather 1 0
Flooding 5 0
Landslide 1 0
Wildfire 4 1
Windstorm 0 2
Winter Storm 1 1
Volcano 0 0
Total 24 4
MAI's - FEMA Categories
2024 - 2028
Row Labels Total Cost Est.
Education & Outreach 1 $ -
Natural Systems Protection 7 $ 5,650,000
Plans/Regulations 3 $ 950,000
Structure & Infrastructure 13 $ 116,040,000
Grand Total 24 $ 122,640,000
Mitigation Action Item (A) Database - Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Eugene Springfield Fire
Implementation Timeframe 2023
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
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FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Develop a database of unreinforced masonry buildings (URMs) for first
responders to utilized for planning and response operations. Areas include
Eugene, Springfield, and parts of Lane County (Eugene Springfield Fire's
response area).
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover from 2020: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.33)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Delayed
• Accomplishments: No significant progress has been made on this
project during the reporting period from 2020 to 2024. Despite initial
intentions and planning, various unforeseen challenges and resource
limitations have prevented this project from advancing this critical
initiative. We acknowledge the importance of this database for ensuring
the safety and efficiency of our first responders and remain committed
to finding ways to prioritize and address this project soon.
• Challenges: Funding Limitations: Despite efforts to secure the necessary
funding, budget constraints and competing priorities have made it
difficult to allocate sufficient resources to this project. Staffing
Shortages: The project has faced significant delays due to staffing
shortages. With existing personnel fully engaged in ongoing emergency
response and other critical duties, dedicating time and expertise to this
project has been a considerable challenge. Technical Challenges:
Developing a comprehensive and accurate database of URMs involves
significant technical complexities, including data collection, validation,
and integration with existing systems. These technical challenges have
required expertise and resources that were not readily available. COVID-
19 Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted our
operations, shifling priorities to immediate public health and safety
responses. This has further delayed progress on long-term projects such
as the URM database.
Mitigation Action Item (B) Upgrade Public Safety Communications Reliability
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Eugene Springfield Fire
Implementation Timeframe 2024 - 2026
Estimated Cost TBD
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated All Hazards
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Work with the LRIG Radio System to develop a public safety grade
reliability to the current system.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.33)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Restructured
• Accomplishments: Throughout the reporting period, ESF initiated
various CAD updates and response plan revisions. In the fall of 2023, ESF
developed and issued an RFP to secure a telecommunications vendor
for a comprehensive evaluation of the Radio Communications System
(RCS) and large buildings in Eugene and Springfield equipped with
Mobile Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (MERRC) systems. The
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contract was awarded in March 2024, and the vendor began the project
in April 2024, with an expected completion date of October 2024.
• Challenges: Despite initiating various CAD updates and response plan
revisions throughout the reporting period, ESF encountered several
obstacles and delays. The process of developing and issuing the RFP in
the fall of 2023 was time-consuming, leading to a later-than-anticipated
contract award in March 2024. Additionally, the vendor continues to
face logistical challenges in coordinating with building management and
securing access to large buildings in Eugene and Springfield. These
issues caused delays in the project's start and progression, impacting
the initial timeline.
Mitigation Action Item (C) Transition to Oregon Defensible Space Code Plan
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Eugene Springfield Fire
Implementation Timeframe 2025
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated Wildfire
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments Update the Eugene/Springfield WUI plan and address access routes.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.24)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: The progress of the plan has been delayed due to
setbacks in the adoption of the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map by the
Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal and the Oregon
Department of Forestry. This map is crucial, as it directly informs the
Oregon Defensible Space Code, which is based on the Wildland Urban
Interface (WUI) code. The Defensible Space Code cannot be finalized or
implemented until the Wildfire Hazard Map is in place. Adoption of the
map is now expected by October 2024, afler which the State will
proceed with finalizing and setting an effective date for the Defensible
Space Code. This delay has significant implications for wildfire
preparedness and mitigation efforts across the state.
• Challenges: Increased Wildfire Risk: Delays in implementing the
Defensible Space Code could leave communities vulnerable to wildfires,
especially as the climate becomes more conducive to fire outbreaks.
• Regulatory Uncertainty: The postponement creates uncertainty for
property owners, developers, and local governments, as they cannot
plan or enforce defensible space requirements until the code is
finalized.
Funding and Resource Allocation: State and local agencies may face
challenges in allocating resources and funding for wildfire prevention
without clear guidelines from the Defensible Space Code, potentially
leading to inefficient use of resources.
Increased Costs: The longer it takes to implement the Defensible Space
Code, the more costly it may become to address wildfire risks later, as
conditions worsen and mitigation measures become more urgent.
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Mitigation Action Item (D) Plan Update - Community Wildfire Protection (CWPP)
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Eugene Springfield Fire
Implementation Timeframe 2022
Estimated Cost $150,000
Potential Funding Sources Federal Grant
Hazards Mitigated Wildfire
FEMA NHMP Category Plans/Regulations
Comments Develop the Eugene/Springfield Community wildfire Protection Plan.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.23)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Delayed
• Accomplishments: Funding was awarded, Community Wildfire Risk
Reduction (CWRR). RFP was advertised and a consultant was hired to
drafl the plan.
• Challenges: While funding for the plan has been allocated, measures for
risk mitigation that are recommended by the plan will need to be
funded.
Mitigation Action Item (E) Reduce Fuels on Public Lands
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Eugene Springfield Fire
Implementation Timeframe TBD
Estimated Cost $200,000
Potential Funding Sources $200,000 is from Parks budget. Funding may change pending grant
availability to continue to support work.
Hazards Mitigated Wildfire
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments Reduce fuels on public lands focusing on the hillsides in the Southernly
portion of both Cities.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.22)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: Eugene Parks and Open Space has been working to
reduce fuel loads on their properties. To date, portions of 23 Parks have
been treated.
• Challenges: Vegetation management is an ongoing process and requires
relentless maintenance to ensure continued benefits of treatments.
Funding to date has relied primarily on grant sources, of which the
future is uncertain. Vegetation management for wildfire risk reduction is
not effective when projects are smaller and not connected, ensuring
continuity between efforts on public and private lands can be a
challenge as cooperation between parties is necessary.
Mitigation Action Item (F) Implementation of Mitigation Actions from Community Wildfire
Protection Plan (CWPP)
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Eugene Springfield Fire
Implementation Timeframe 2025 - 2028
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Estimated Cost TBD
Potential Funding Sources TBD afler completion of plan.
Hazards Mitigated Wildfire
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments Develop prioritization list of action items from completed CWPP (2025-
26).
Progress Since Last Plan N/A – New project for 2024 Plan
Mitigation Action Item (G) Outreach - Weather Extreme, Winter
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Emergency Management
Implementation Timeframe 2023
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated Extreme Weather Windstorm Winter Storm
FEMA NHMP Category Education & Outreach
Comments Research and incorporate extreme weather safety awareness into the
Cities' public outreach program.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.13)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: Limited progress; discussions were had between EM
staff about different approaches and events that could raise awareness
of extreme weather.
• Challenges: Several challenges over the past 5 years prevented the
Emergency Management programs from implementing this action item:
COVID response, wildfire response/support, considerable staffing
turnover in the COE Emergency Management Department between
2022 – 2024.
Mitigation Action Item (H) Assessment of Facility Infrastructure Improvements
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Facilities
Implementation Timeframe 2023 - 2026
Estimated Cost $5,000
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated All Hazards
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Assess the facility capital improvement projects for applicability for federal
hazard mitigation grant eligibility, prioritize project and add identified
projects to the COE mitigation action item collection for future
consideration.
Progress Since Last Plan
N/A New project for 2024 plan.
Mitigation Action Item (I) Collaborate - Class A Recycled Water Demonstration Project
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Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Public Works
Implementation Timeframe 2020
Estimated Cost $5,000,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Drought
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments Pursue a water reuse partnership with MWMC. The Metropolitan
Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) will add facilities to the
wastewater treatment plant to produce the first ever stream of Class A
recycled water - the highest quality recycled water class in Oregon, suitable
for all water uses except drinking. Initially, 0.5-1.0 million gallons per day of
recycled water will be produced for use at local sand and gravel operations,
City street tree watering, and 100% of landscape irrigation at the
wastewater plant. The Eugene Springfield Fire Training Facility is also being
pursued as a demonstration site. Demonstration sites will b uild community
awareness and user familiarity with recycled water to expand uses to more
urban greenspace irrigation, industrial users, and other Public Works uses.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.02)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Delayed
• Accomplishments: New fuzzy filters ordered and installed. Multiple
construction funding sources pursued. DEQ CWSRF approval of Class A
recycled water project.
• Challenges: Three federal construction grant funding applications
denied. Customer flow meter vault relocated closer to facility (south of
Beltline Highway) to relieve Willamette River AE-Floodway Hazard.
Mitigation Action Item (J) Evaluate Local Active Transportation Infrastructure
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Public Works
Implementation Timeframe 2025
Estimated Cost $60,000
Potential Funding Sources Local System Development Charges and Grants
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Evaluate off-street path bridges crossing over the Willamette River to
complete a high-level seismic assessment of all major City bridges.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.03)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Delayed
• Accomplishments: No progress was made towards accomplishing this
goal between 2020-2024. In FY2025, the City intends to contract the off-
street seismic assessments with a consultant engineering firm.
• Challenges: PWE has faced resource constraints with funding, and
prioritization for off-street bridges crossing over the Willamette River.
The City now has this project budgeted and is in the process of assigning
resources to the project.
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Mitigation Action Item (K) Upgrade Seismic Local Transportation Infrastructure (1)
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Public Works
Implementation Timeframe 2025-2026
Estimated Cost $3,000,000
Potential Funding Sources Local System Development Charges and Grants
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Complete seismic improvements to two priority transportation structures:
Chambers St. Seismic Retrofit and Amazon Creek Bridge at Bailey Hill Road
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.04)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Delayed
• Accomplishments: Two seismic upgrade projects are planned to
advertise for construction in FY 2024. The third project was estimated to
be more expensive than available transportation funding (planned
funding source). The City applied for federal hazard mitigation funding,
and was informally identified as a selected project. The City is currently
waiting on a formal notification and funding agreement to process to
final design and construction. One additional seismic upgrade project is
in the preliminary engineering phase and is scheduled to start
construction in FY 2027.
• Challenges: Increased design and construction costs. During final design
of one of the bridges, it was determined that the conceptual retrofit
treatment was not sufficient which increased the project costs.
Mitigation Action Item (L) Upgrade Seismic Local Transportation Infrastructure (2)
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Public Works
Implementation Timeframe 2028
Estimated Cost $5,300,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Complete seismic improvements to West 11th Bridge at Amazon Creek, a
priority transportation structures. Work includes bank stabilization and
shared use path
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.04)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Delayed
• Accomplishments: No progress was made towards accomplishing this
goal between 2020-2024. The City applied for federal hazard mitigation
funding, but was unsuccessful The City will continue to apply for federal
hazard mitigation funding in the future.
• Challenges: Finding funding sources which are sufficient to complete the
necessary work
Mitigation Action Item (M) Increase Fuel Capacity
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
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Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Fleet Services
Implementation Timeframe 2024
Estimated Cost $7,000,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated All Hazards
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Research methods to increase fossil fuel capacity around critical facilities
such as upgrading generator fuel tanks to high-capacity tanks.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.08)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: Installation of 2500 gal tank at FS 6 (Coburg Rd.) and
two oversized tanks connected to generators at two fire stations.
• Challenges: Rules/code for installation of dispensers require large covers
for storm water protection. This has prevented installation of
dispensers for the tanks and limit their use to emergency operations. In
addition, space for infrastructure and funding for improvements are
proving to be difficult obstacles to overcome.
Mitigation Action Item (N) Upgrade/Replace Fleet Facility
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Fleet Services
Implementation Timeframe 2026-2029
Estimated Cost $35,000,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Replace the existing Fleet Facility with a seismically designed essential
facility.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Deferred
• Carryover to 2024: Yes
• Accomplishments: Minimal progress
• Challenges: Staff timing and funding.
Mitigation Action Item (O) Upgrade Seismic - Wastewater Pump Stations
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - MWMC
Implementation Timeframe 2022 - 2026
Estimated Cost $8,000,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Retrofit the Pump Stations to meet current seismic standards.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.12.02)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: COE: The Flexible Pipe Connections for Seismic
Resiliency project was included in the City of Eugene’s FY23-29 CIP
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which was adopted by Council. This included $100K of actual funding in
FY25 and $400K of anticipated funding in FY26 (FY26 funds will be
allocated in the next iteration of the CIP). Project #900483 was initiated
and a Project Manager was assigned from the Wastewater Division and
the Engineering Division.
• Challenges: None to date.
Mitigation Action Item (P) Update Floodplain Maps
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Floodplain Management
Implementation Timeframe 2027
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated Flooding
FEMA NHMP Category Plans/Regulations
Comments Actively seek funding to update the Eugene/Springfield floodplain maps
focusing on the Willamette River through Eugene and the Mill Race,
Willamette River through Glenwood, and the 42nd Street Levee Seclusion
Zone in Springfield.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.14)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Delayed
• Accomplishments: Worked with FEMA over the past several years to
update the flood maps. Maps are still in the “preliminary” status with
FEMA with estimated finalization Fall of 2026 then adopted by local
communities Winter/Spring 2026/2027.
Mitigation Action Item (Q) Upgrade - Stormwater Improvements
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Engineering
Implementation Timeframe 2023-2029
Estimated Cost $12,675,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Flooding
Comments Projects include culvert replacements and streambank stabilization. Using
prioritization criteria, the highest priority stormwater capital projects are
selected for inclusion in the Cities' Capital Improvement Programs. Projects
prioritization criteria include whether a project addresses a potential risk to
life or property (e.g. flooding), and whether it resolves an ongoing
repetitive issue.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.17.02)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: COE: Some of the projects that were completed
include Catch Basin Bottom Construction, Drywell Elimination Program
Corliss and Autumn Areas, and Skinner Butte Parking Lot Water Quality
Retrofits. Design for many projects began and is in progress.
• Challenges: COE: Typically, the PWE Project Team delivers capital
projects, and in the last several years the team has faced resource issues
in terms of staff turnover and difficulty hiring civil engineers/project
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managers. Additionally, the stormwater projects tend to have a degree
of complexity that is different from other projects.
Mitigation Action Item (R) Update - Stormwater Master Plan
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Engineering
Implementation Timeframe 2025 - 2027
Estimated Cost $800,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Flooding
FEMA NHMP Category Plans/Regulations
Comments Update the City of Eugene's 2002 Stormwater Basin Plan, and Springfield's
2008 Stormwater Facility Master Plan, including stormwater-related data,
hydraulic modeling of the system, any recommended changes to design
standards, and a prioritized list of stormwater capital projects. This plan
guides stormwater management in each City's local stormwater basins for the
next decade and beyond.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.18.02)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: COE: The Stormwater Basin Master Plan project was
funded through the CIP, and a consultant contract was executed.
• Challenges: COE: PWE has faced resource issues in terms of staff turnover
and difficulty hiring civil engineers/project managers.
Mitigation Action Item (S) Evaluate - Stormwater and Climate Impacts
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Engineering
Implementation Timeframe 2025 - 2027
Estimated Cost $250,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Flooding
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments Evaluate stormwater design standards taking into consideration climate
change modeling.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.19.02)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: COE: Consultant contract for the Stormwater Basin
Master Plan project (Action Item #2020.18.02) was executed and
includes updating the stormwater system model and evaluation of design
storms for potential updates to address climate change and enhance
climate resiliency. The outcome of this contract work will inform future
updates to the City’s stormwater development standards code
requirements for new and redevelopment, and associated Stormwater
Management Manual.
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• Challenges: COE: PWE has faced resource constraints in the stormwater
planning and development review program areas and issues in terms of
staff turnover.
Mitigation Action Item (T) Perform Defective Tree Maintenance
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Areas
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Green Infrastructure Maintenance
Implementation Timeframe 2022
Estimated Cost $200,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Wildfire Windstorm Winter Storm
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments Utilizing contract crews, perform maintenance pruning on trees to provide
clearance and mitigate defects such as overextended branches prone to
failure under increased loads. Unhealthy or structurally unsound trees will
be removed and replanted. These projects will focus on major arterials and
priority traffic routes.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.26)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In Progress
• Accomplishments: Green Infrastructure Maintenance
• Challenges: Limited resources.
Mitigation Action Item (U) Operations/Administration Building Improvements
Location City of Eugene Service Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Wastewater- MWMC
Implementation Timeframe 2025-2027
Estimated Cost $20,000,000
Potential Funding Sources MEWMC Capital reserves
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments This project will address the Administration/Operations Building workspace
needs at the Water Pollution Control Facility. Resulting from the 2019
Resiliency Planning Study, constructing a new MWMC building for
immediate occupancy/use afler a major natural disaster.
Progress Since Last Plan
N/A New project for 2024 plan
Mitigation Action Item (V) Aeration Systems Upgrade
Location Cire of Eugene Service Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene – Wastewater- MWMC
Implementation Timeframe 2025-2031
Estimated Cost $5,000,000
Potential Funding Sources Capital reserves
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
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Comments In 2020 and 2021, Brown and Caldwell evaluated the existing aeration
systems and provided recommendations in January 2022. Per
recommendations, this project will implement the design and construction
of additional upgrades/changes to the existing aeration systems by year
2026/2027. Upgrades to the westerly existing basins are anticipated afler
year 2031. Seismic upgrades include installing X bracing in the secondary
control building around the new aeration blowers and rebuilding the baftfe
walls to withstand earthquake forces.
Progress Since Last Plan
N/A New project for 2024 plan
Site Pictures
Mitigation Action Item (W) Electrical Switchgear and Transformer Replacement
Location Cire of Eugene Service Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene –Wastewater MWMC
Implementation Timeframe 2025-2027
Estimated Cost $20,000,000
Potential Funding Sources Capital reserves
Hazards Mitigated Flood
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments The purpose of the equipment is to take utility power and provide it to
various process areas with the use of switches. There is a main breaker to
safely isolate the facility from the utility grid, as well as protect the utility
from electrical faults at the site. This project will upgrade the existing
switchgear and medium voltage transformers. Construction of a building to
enclose and raise the new switchgear above potential flood levels is in line
with the 2019 Resiliency Planning Study.
Progress Since Last Plan
N/A New project for 2024 plan
Site Pictures
Mitigation Action Item (X) 2020 Plan ID# (2020.21.02) - Analyze - Landslide Study, 2018 DOGAMI
Location City of Eugene Service Area
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Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Engineering
Implementation Timeframe TBD
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake Landslide
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments
Continue to map landslide hazards in GIS system as new geotechnical studies
are available to supplement the DOGAMI landslide data from 2018 (IMS-60).
Use GIS information to identify areas and buildings at risk from landslides
and propose comprehensive land use policies and construction standards
accordingly. Using GIS information to identify geotechnical data associate
with the scoping of public project and permit requirements for development
projects in the hazard area.
Progress Since Last Plan
• Carryover to 2024: Yes; 2020 Plan ID# (2020.21.02)
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: In progress
• Accomplishments: COE hired GeoEngineers to complete a study on
landslide susceptibility in the South Hills. A report was finalized in August
of 2023.
• Challenges: For reasons outside of our control, we had to change
geotechnical consultants midway through the project.
2020 – 2024 Mitigation Action Item Summary
The following provides a status summary of each of the 27 planned mitigation action items from the
2020 plan and status of action items not carried over to the 2024-2028
Special consideration should be noted for the impacts to the City of Eugene departments and staff that
limited the progress of the mitigation action items during the 2020 – 2024 plan cycle:
• 2+ years of response to the global pandemic – COVID-19
• 2020 Oregon wildfire response and recovery
• 18 months of significant staffing turnover in the city emergency management program
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Table 4.7. 13: 2020-2024 MAI’s Summaries
MAI's 2020 - 2024
MAI Status Total %
Complete 4 15%
Deferred 1 4%
Delayed 7 26%
In Progress 9 33%
Restructured 5 19%
Withdrawn 1 4%
Total 27 100%
Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.07) - Assessment - Emergency Fuels, Phase II
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Emergency Management
Implementation Timeframe 2021 - 2022
Estimated Cost $45,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated All Hazards
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments
Finish phase two of the Emergency Fuels Assessment for Lane County to
determine the best allocation and rationing methods for fossil fuels afler a
catastrophic event such as a Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquake
when usable fuel to run emergency response operations will be very limited.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Complete 3/15/2022
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: Project completed, by contractor, but needs to be re
incorporated into EM program elements.
• Challenges: Phase II of the project is complete, which was an assessment
tool. Agencies outside the City of Eugene found it difficult to use within
their systems and cannot be used off-network. The City of Eugene applied
for additional funding to improve the quality of the assessment tool, but
funding was not successful. Staffing turnover in the EM program has
hindered further progress on the project and will be tracked by the
EOP/EOC Mitigation/Improvement Tracking moving forward for Phase III.
FEMA Categories Total %
Education & Outreach 2 7%
Natural Systems Protection 8 30%
Plans/Regulations 7 26%
Structure & Infrastructure 10 37%
Total 27 100%
MAI's 2020 - 2024
Hazard Primary Secondary
All Hazards 4 0
Drought 2 0
Earthquake 9 1
Extreme Weather 1 2
Flooding 4 2
Landslide 1 2
Wildfire 4 3
Windstorm 1 2
Winter Storm 1 4
Volcano 0 0
Total 27 16
MAI's - Hazards
2020 - 2024
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Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.20) - Plan Update - Continuity of Operations Plans
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Emergency Management
Implementation Timeframe 2024
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated All Hazards
FEMA NHMP Category Plans/Regulations
Comments Develop Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) for the City of Eugene's
Public Works, Police, Fire departments, and all Springfield departments.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Withdrawn
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: Participation in the state-wide roll out of the new state
provided soflware, Veoci. EM staff attended and participated in both the
state provided training and FEMA independent study courses related to
COOP.
• Challenges: State roll-out of new soflware was delayed and was not as
user-friendly to use as anticipated. This, along with staffing challenges
within the City of Eugene, delayed the implementation of the new
soflware within the city departments.
Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.27) - Plan New - Community Sheltering
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Emergency Management
Implementation Timeframe 2022
Estimated Cost TBD
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Wildfire Extreme Weather Winter Storm
FEMA NHMP Category Plans/Regulations
Comments
Develop a consolidated plan for community sheltering and associated
outreach needs to provide sheltering during large scale events or incidents in
which the Red Cross's resources may be diverted to other areas away from
the Cities. This will allow the Cities to provide emergency shelters even
during events or incidents when the Red Cross may not be able to provide
these services to the Cities.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Restructured
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: Significant improvements from 2020 were made at the
State level to support the needs of locals related to mass care and
sheltering response. These improvements were directly related to the
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COVID and wildfire responses that followed in the Lane County regional
area for the next 4 years.
• Challenges: Due to the response support of COVID, following wildfires in
the surrounding area and the staffing turnover in the COE Emergency
Management Division there was minimal planning completed during this
cycle.
Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.31) - Outreach - Two Weeks Ready Implementation
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Emergency Management
Implementation Timeframe 2022
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated All Hazards
FEMA NHMP Category Education & Outreach
Comments
Utilizing relevant vulnerable populations maps developed for the Lane
Livability Consortium, develop an outreach plan for vulnerable populations
to encourage community members to be two weeks ready with emergency
supplies.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Restructured
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: Limited progress: pending State to finalizes their
revisions to their new Be Two Weeks Ready program so local programs
can implement.
• Challenges: Staffing – Eugene had three vacancies, including the
Emergency Manager of the program from 2021 to 2024 totaling 21
months, which has prevented continuity of projects for the EM program.
Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.34) - Plan Update - Damage Assessment, All Hazards
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Emergency Management
Implementation Timeframe 2022
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake Flooding Landslide Extreme Weather Wildfire Windstorm Winter
Storm
FEMA NHMP Category Plans/Regulations
Comments Finalize the Eugene/Springfield Damage Assessment Plan
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Restructured
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: Limited progress: city departments are familiar with
overall damage assessment process.
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• Challenges: Several challenges over the past 5 years prevented the
Emergency Management programs from implementing this action item:
COVID response, wildfire response/support, considerable staffing
turnover in the COE Emergency Management Division between 2022 –
2024.
Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.35) - Plan New - Mass Evacuation
Location Greater Eugene/Springfield Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Emergency Management
Implementation Timeframe 2024
Estimated Cost $30,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake Flooding Landslide Extreme Weather Wildfire
FEMA NHMP Category Plans/Regulations
Comments Develop and exercise a full City evacuation plan
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Restructured
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: Limited progress on plan development but funding
obtained to develop CWPP and evacuation plan as part of project.
• Challenges: Due to the response support of COVID, following wildfires in
the surrounding area and the staffing turnover in the COE Emergency
Management Division there was minimal planning completed during this
cycle.
Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.11) - Upgrades Seismic - Finish City Facilities
Location City of Eugene Service Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Facilities
Implementation Timeframe 2030
Estimated Cost TBD
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake
FEMA NHMP Category Structure & Infrastructure
Comments Finish seismic upgrades to City owned facilities - Fire Station(s) 7, 8, & 13 and
new City Hall.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Complete 6/1/2024
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: Seismic upgrades were made to fire stations 7, 8 and
13. This brought each facility up to current fire, life safety standards. The
new City Hall facility also received seismic upgrades which brought it to
current Level 2 standards.
• Challenges: Project costs exceeded budget estimates, otherwise no issues
were encountered.
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Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.01) - Plan Adoption - Drought Resistant Landscaping
Policies
Location City of Eugene Service Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Parks & Open Space
Implementation Timeframe 2020
Estimated Cost Staff Time Only
Potential Funding Sources Operational
Hazards Mitigated Drought
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments Adopt drought resistant landscaping policies.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Complete 9/15/2020
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: The 2020 update of the Approved Street Tree List and
Planting Guide includes tree species that have the ability to withstand
changes in climate, including drought conditions. Eugene Parks and Open
Space Division is certified by the Oregon non-profit, Salmon-Safe for it’s
climate resilient maintenance practices, including parks designed and
renovated in a way that requires less water, fertilizer and pesticide use for
long-term maintenance.
• Challenges: N/A - This is an ongoing initiative
Mitigation Action Item 2020 Plan ID# (2020.25.02) - Remove - Species Specific Trees
Location City of Eugene Service Area
Coordinating Agencies City of Eugene - Parks & Open Space
Implementation Timeframe 2020
Estimated Cost $200,000
Potential Funding Sources TBD
Hazards Mitigated Wildfire Windstorm Winter Storm
FEMA NHMP Category Natural Systems Protection
Comments
Identify species with known failure profiles and potential defects remove and
replace them with species known to perform well during drought and storms
and have little susceptibility to pest and disease. Work with contractors and
Friends of Trees (non-profit tree planting organization) to complete this
work.
Progress Since Last Plan
• 2020 Plan Conclusion Status: Complete
• Carryover to 2024: No
• Accomplishments: From FY19 through FY23 – 3,068 unhealthy street trees
were assessed for risk and removed to prevent a potential public hazard.
FY19: 774, FY20: 996, FY21: 606, FY22: 354, FY23: 338 In 2020, the
approved street tree list and planting guide was updated – eliminating
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disease prone and maladapted species for the area’s changing climate
conditions to increase resiliency of the urban forest.
• Challenges: None, this activity is a component of the Urban Forestry’s
regular maintenance routine.
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04.06 Plan Implementation and Maintenance
The City of Eugene has an extensive history of maintaining a natural hazard mitigation plan, initial plan
in 2004 with successful FEMA approved renewals every five years after that. Moving forward as an
annex plan to the County MJNHMP will be a continuation of the same level of commitment to
maintaining the annex plan.
4.6.1: Annex Plan Coordination
The COE MJNHMP annex will continue to be coordinated under the Central Services Department -
Emergency Management Program. The Emergency Management Program Manager will delegate the
responsibility of coordinating the MJNHMP annex to one of the Emergency Management Analysts as the
MJNHMP Coordinator. The coordinator will be responsible for:
• identifying and collaborating with COE staff to support the hazard quantification review,
mitigation action update/selection process and plan renewal process
• participating as the lead representative from COE to the County MJNHMP Committee, liaison to
County staff and other Cooperators
• reviewing, recommending and incorporating updates to the annex during the plan renewal
cycle
• maintaining updates to the mitigation action items and including new items added during the
maintenance cycle or at the renewal cycle
• coordinating and/or supporting the public engagement process during the plan renewal cycle or
outreach during the maintenance cycle
• coordinating the review and approval by the COE City Council of the annex plan
4.6.2: Annex Plan Coordination Resources
Several resources are in place to support the on-going maintenance and coordination of the renewal
cycle for the annex plan:
• MJNHMP Annex Plan Admin Guide:
o Training requirements for city staff related to MJNHMP
o Maintenance and renewal cycle tasks
o County MJNHMP Committee participation
o City Internal MAI Quarterly Check-In Meetings
• Mitigation Action Items:
o MAI Individual Progress Report
o MAI Summary Worksheet
• Presentations:
o Internal Orientation to COE MJNHMP Annex Plan Coordination for City Departments
o External Overview for Community Members – Public, Cooperators
4.6.3: Training Requirements
COE will require the following training for COE personnel who support the maintenance and/or renewal
of the MJNHMP annex.
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Table 4.7. 14: COE MJNHMP Staff Training Requirements
Course
# Title Purpose Staff Assignment
FEMA
IS-93B
Introduction
to Hazard
Mitigation
Introduction for those who are new to emergency
management and/or hazard mitigation; intended to
train those who have responsibility for or
participating in MJNHMP activities.
EM MJNHMP Coordinator
and any other city staff
who participates in the
MJNHMP process.
FEMA
IS-18A
Local
Mitigation
Planning
Training
The goal is to provide an overview of the
requirements for local hazard mitigation plans that
are found in the FEMA Local Mitigation Planning
Policy Guide.
EM MJNHMP Coordinator
FEMA
IS-400
Foundations of
Climate
Science
This course provides fundamental instruction for
participants to achieve basic understanding of climate
change concepts. Emphasis will be placed on defining
common vocabulary and identifying key concepts.
EM MJNHMP Coordinator
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Figure 4.9. 8: COE MJNHMP Interrelated
4.6.4: Plan Integration
The City of Eugene MJMJNHMP Annex will continue to be integrated with or collaborate in support of
the plan/process for the following critical plans:
• City Strategic Plan
• City Capital Improvement Plan
• City Comprehensive Plan (land use)
• City Floodplain Management Plan
• City Community Wildfire Protection Plan (annex to County plan)
• City Climate Adaptation 2.0
• City Emergency Management Plan
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4.6.5: County MJNHMP Committee Participation
The City of Eugene commits to ensuring valued representation and regular attendance at the County
MJNHMP meetings and any plan renewal work sessions. Representation will continue to include:
• Emergency Management – MJNHMP Annex Coordinator as COE lead
• Emergency Management – Emergency Manager as alternate
• Public Works – General Services
• Public Works - Floodplain Manager
• COE/COS Fire – Community Risk Reduction and Resiliency
• Planning (Comprehensive Plan – Goal 7)
4.6.6: Public Participation Post Adoption
The City of Eugene commits to participating in the public engagement activities provided by Lane County,
as well as to seek other opportunities to engage, such as community events, public presentations, and
maintaining a presence on its Emergency Management webpage for its annex plan.
4.6.7: Public Engagement Campaign Summary
The City of Eugene coordinated a collaborative public engagement campaign with the City of Springfield,
Rainbow Water District, and Eugene Water & Electric Board. This campaign was sponsored by the City of
Eugene in support of the transition to the County MJNHMP, the need to meet the FEMA NHMP required
elements, the need to inform the City of Eugene and Springfield community members of the updated
annex and transition to the County MJNHMP.
• Campaign Content – Focus Areas:
o Orientation to MJNHMP purpose and transition to County MJNHMP
o COE MJNHMP Annex to County plan
o Overview of hazard risk assessment results
o Overview of selected mitigation action items
o Solicitation of feedback from public and cooperators on the campaign focus areas via survey
and in-person feedback during presentation sessions
• Campaign Events – the following outlines the conducted events with community members on
the above focus areas:
Table 4.7. 15: Public Engagement Campaign Event(s) Summary
Date/Time Type Intent Audience #
08/26/2024 Media Release Announce MJNHMP
Presentations, Public Feedback
Requested, Transition
Public & Cooperators *
08/20/2024 Public Feedback
Survey
Solicit Feedback Public & Cooperators 27
09/04/2024,
6-8pm
Presentation –
In Person
MJNHMP Overview, Transition
to County, Solicit Public
Feedback
Public & Cooperators 11
09/10/2024,
5:30-
7:30pm
Presentation –
In Person
MJNHMP Overview, Transition
to County, Solicit Public
Feedback
Public & Cooperators 7
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*Media Release was shared with regional media partners, area cooperators, city social media, city website, city
subscribers to city information.
• Campaign Summary
o The media release was carried by three (3) local TV stations and one (1) online media
outlet, as well as the social media channels of three (3) of the four (4) outlets.
o City of Eugene posted and/or shared information about the annex plan on two of its
social media channels (Facebook, Instagram).
o 144 individuals viewed the online survey with a total of 59 (41%) submitting survey
responses. Twenty-seven (46%) of the survey participants identifying as being from
Eugene.
The drafl of each participating agency’s annex plan was posted on the City of Eugene’s website along
with information about the in-person public information sessions and a link to the public survey.
A public survey was released for City of Eugene residents as well as Eugene Water & Electric Board
(EWEB), City of Springfield, and Rainbow Water District (RWD) residents. The survey was open for four
(4) weeks from August 24 through September 22, 2024. City of Eugene along with the other three (3)
agencies organized a public engagement campaign to promote the survey and receive feedback for the
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan drafl. One hundred and forty-four (144) individuals viewed the online
survey with a total of 59 (41%) submitting survey responses. Twenty-seven (27) of the survey
participants identifying as being from Eugene. For a detailed version of the responses, see Attachment A.
Survey responses showed that residents were most concerned about smoke, wildfires, and extreme
heat. Almost half of the residents were very concerned about earthquakes and winter storms (snow/ice).
Approximately a third of residents were concerned about droughts and dam failures. The hazards that
respondents showed to be the least concerned about were tsunamis, volcanos, and landslides.
Respondents indicated that in the case of a natural hazard, infrastructure (bridges, utilities, schools, etc.)
and economic impacts (business closures and/or job losses) were the two most vulnerable community
assets. Approximately half of the respondents rated human loss of life or injuries and environmental
damage to be very vulnerable assets. Regarding the most important community assets, hospitals,
fire/police stations, and bridges were the highest rated. Approximately half of respondents rated assisted
living facilities, small business, and schools to be amongst the next most important assets. Also notable,
about half or more of respondents rated major employers, city hall/courthouse, and parks to be
somewhat important.
Almost every respondent indicated that networks (hospitals, fire stations) and protecting critical facilities
(transportation) were the highest priority when planning for natural hazards. Over half of respondents
indicated that reducing damage to utilities and strengthening emergency services were of high priority
as well. A little under half of respondents rated protecting historical and cultural landmarks as well as
enhancing the function of natural features to be somewhat important when prioritizing for natural
hazards.
Overall, residents indicated that they feel City of Eugene is not very prepared to somewhat prepared for
most hazards outlined in the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Seven percent (7%) of respondents said
that they felt very prepared for tsunamis, extreme heat, and wildfires, which was the highest rating
amongst all hazards. About half of respondents indicated that City of Eugene is not very prepared for
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smoke and extreme heat. Approximately, a third of respondents believe City of Eugene is not prepared at
all for a dam failure or volcanic event.
To gain an understating of participants concerns about natural hazards as compared to their risks as
identified in this annex, Table 4.7.16 compares the 2024 Risk Rating for each hazard from Table 4.7.9 City
of Eugene Hazard Quantification Results Summary, with the participants’ highest scored level of concern
of the hazards affecting their community (Survey Question 2). The comparison indicates that most
survey participants are concerned about the hazards which have the highest risk of impacting the
community.
Table 4.7.16 Comparing Risk Rating to Survey Participant Concerns
Hazard 2024 Eugene
Risk Rating
Level of
Concern*
No. of
Participants
% of Eugene
Participants
Winter Storm High Somewhat 15 55%
Wildfire High Very 17 63%
Windstorm High Somewhat 18 67%
Flood High Somewhat 13 48%
Earthquake High Somewhat
/Very 12/12 89%
Extreme
Weather High Very 15 55%
Landslide Moderate Not Very 17 63%
Drought Moderate Somewhat 14 52%
Volcano Low Not very 14 52%
Tsunami N/A Not at all 15 55%
*Level of Concern options: Unsure, Not at all, Not very, Somewhat, Very
Survey Question 3 asked “From your perspective, how vulnerable are each of the following community
assets?” Considering Mitigation Action Items are identified to mitigate the impact of a hazard on the
community, Table 8.B.2 shows the highest scored level of vulnerability of each community asset type and
identifies the 2024-2028 Mitigation Action Items intended to reduce the assets’ perceived vulnerability
directly or indirectly.
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vulnerable
Table 4.7.17: Survey Participant Comments & Staff Responses
Survey Participant Comments & Staff Responses
Participant Comment Staff Response
Time for another FIRE STATION in Eugene—at
the least a seasonal brush truck in the south
hills. Woo KAISER in to Eugene—help them
build a hospital.
The respondent’s comments address locations
and concerns which are outside of City of
Eugene’s jurisdiction and/or are related to
response activities rather than hazard mitigation.
No edits were made to the drafl annex in
response to these comments.
Money well spent on emergency response
plans start with education. All real property
owners should educate themselves on
potential hazards and implement a risk
management process and emergency
response for themselves and integrate with
city planning as needed.
The City of Eugene provides a number of
outreach and educational opportunities for
residents and property owners. No edits were
made to the drafl annex in response to these
comments.
County, city and state don’t have an active
collaborative plan to share resources or
prioritize specific area of need. Other stake
holders, EWEB, NW Natural Gas, Comcast
should be part of the equation in the incident
command structure.
The respondent’s comments are outside of the
scope of the natural hazards mitigation plan as
they are focused on response planning. Having
said that, the City of Eugene engages with
cooperators in a variety of disaster mitigation,
planning, and response activities including but
not limited to a Multijurisdictional Emergency
Operation Plan, Community Wildfire Protection
Plan, joining the Lane County MJNHMP. No edits
were made to the drafl annex plan in response
to these comments.
Many of the describes hazards have an
overlapping concern. For example, A volcanic
event in the Three Sisters would threaten the
water supply, create smoke of ash, and likely
start wildfires. Other hazards are difficult to
prepare for such as a pandemic which could
take multiple different forms. Specifically for
a pandemic, I believe it would be good to
analyse the negative impacts of the COVID-19
efforts in preparation for a future event. I
believe the three highest risk hazards in order
of likelihood are south hills wildfire,
The natural hazards that this respondent refers
to including wildfire, earthquake, and flood each
have multiple mitigation action items associated
with them in this annex plan. The additional
concern about a pandemic is outside of the
jurisdiction of the City of Eugene. The
respondent’s comments about multi-hazard
event response planning is outside of the scope
of the NMHP as it is response oriented, and it is
well taken. There are a 3 all-hazard mitigation
action items included in this annex plan and a
focus on community lifelines in the hazard
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Survey Participant Comments & Staff Responses
Participant Comment Staff Response
earthquake, flood. I believe we need more
finding and training to prepare for fast
moving urban wildfire in the style of so many
fires we have seen in recent years. It ’s not
unreasonable to assume the city may need to
conduct mass sudden evacuations of
thousands of homes in south Eugene while
also trying to get resources to the event. In
the event of Cascadia level earthquake we
have two major issues in that a large part of
Eugene will be cutoff as bridges either
collapse or need safety inspections and both
hospitals will be cutoff. A major flood is a
significant risk to north Eugene as well as
Springfield and will swamp most of the pre-
designated assembly areas. Instead of
planning for individual hazards, we should
plan for the impacts creating a modular
system to hands processing incidents and
multi-hazard events (e.g. plans for water
sources, transportation disruptions, and
evacuations that can be implemented either
individually or in combination in response to
an evolving event).
quantification and risk assessment. No edits
were made to the drafl annex in response to
these comments.
We need a hospital! It would be great if it
could be publicly funded so it can’t put out &
abandon us.
The suggestion of this respondent is outside of
the scope of the natural hazards mitigation plan
and jurisdiction of the City of Eugene. No edits
were made to the drafl annex in response to
these comments.
Way to long a survey. No edits were made to the drafl annex in
response to these comments.