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I don't have time for a normal blog post today, but I did recently receive an answer to an inquiry and I am putting it up here for discussion next week:

"Thank you for reaching out. I suggest that you read the Oregonian article on 2013 DOGAMI energy sector earthquake risk report (see second link) http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/09/oregons_energy_hub_on_the_will.html

And a recent follow up article in the Portland Tribune

http://portlandtribune.com/sl/276634-152697-quake-could-threaten-90-percent-of-oregons-fuel-supply

These are the four basic recommendations contained in the DOGAMI report.

1)      Seismic Vulnerability Assessment

2)      Mitigation Program

3)      Oversight body to oversee progress in Fuel Depot

4)      Improve Awareness in general public

What can citizens do? I would recommend that you read and share the DOGAMI report, Portland Tribune article and recent OPB unprepared special www.opb.org/news/series/unprepared/. You can: 

Recommend elected officials (local, state, federal) to follow up on the 4 dogami recommendations.

Contact Portland Bureau of Management, as they are developing plans to address the fuel depot

Learn about personal risks and act accordingly:

e.g., Ask local emergency managers what to do if you live in CEI area and/or Hire expert from private sector"