Earthquake consortium

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Oregon Department of Emergency Management a $102,063 Cooperative Agreement under the Earthquake State Assistance program (CFDA 97.082) on September 28, 2023. This funding supports a range of earthquake preparedness, risk reduction, and mitigation activities across Oregon, including earthquake hazard assessments, emergency planning, public education campaigns, technical guidance development, building code adoption assistance, and infrastructure resilience projects. The award enables the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to comprehensively address earthquake risks and enhance seismic safety through coordinated federal, state, and local efforts aligned with the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) goals. The department often partners with local governments, non-profits, and other entities as sub-recipients to implement specific initiatives focused on debris removal, infrastructure repair, and community resilience.