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The Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (OSSPAC), otherwise known as the Earthquake Commission, has the unique task of promoting earthquake awareness and preparedness through education, research, and legislation. The mission of OSSPAC positively influence decisions and policies regarding pre-disaster mitigation of earthquake and tsunami hazards, increase public understanding of hazard, risk, exposure, and vulnerability through education seminars, etc., and be responsive to the new studies and/or issues raised around earthquakes and tsunamis. In order to fulfill the goals of the commission, OSSPAC members have developed five primary objectives. These objectives are to increase or improve: - earthquake awareness, education, and preparedness,
- earthquake risk information,
- the earthquake safety of buildings and lifelines,
- geoscience and technical information, and
- emergency pre-disaster planning, response and recovery efforts.
OSSPAC is a well-rounded group of 18 individuals who represent a variety of interests concerned with the formulation of public policy regarding earthquakes. It is made up of six representatives of government, six representatives of the public interest, and six representatives of industries and stakeholders. This variety of interests helps direct the goals of the Commission for the benefit of all Oregon citizens.
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As a result of the Loma Prieta Earthquake in the Bay Area of California in 1989, Oregon residents wanted the State government to address the earthquake hazard and preparedness of the State. As a result, the Interagency Seismic Task Force recommended that a new state commission be formed in response to this need. OSSPAC was formed as a result of Senate Bill 96 in 1991. Since this time, OSSPAC has continued to increase Oregon ’s awareness to earthquake hazards by supporting earthquake education, research, and legislation. Every two years, OSSPAC provides a summary report to the Governor of the Commission's activities. OSSPAC has also formed relationships with the Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) and the California Seismic Safety Commission which provides a persuasive advantage to affect federal policy for the West Coast.
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The mission of the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (OSSPAC) is described in the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS, 2009 edition), Section 401.918: http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/401.915 (1) The mission of the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission shall be to reduce exposure to earthquake hazards in Oregon by: (a) Developing and influencing policy at the federal, state and local levels; (b) Facilitating improved public understanding and encouraging identification of risk; (c) Supporting research and special studies; (d) Supporting appropriate mitigation; (e) Supporting response and recovery; and (f) Supporting and assisting in the coordination of a grant program for the disbursement of funds for seismic rehabilitation of schools and emergency facilities.
(2) The commission shall utilize and influence existing agencies and institutions in meeting its goals and is in no way intended to replace or compete with existing authorities relative to earthquakes. Emphasis shall be on coordination and linking of existing resources and authorities. (3) To improve public understanding of earthquake hazards, reduce such hazards and mitigate the possible effects of potentially damaging earthquakes, the commission shall review and advise the Governor and the Legislative Assembly concerning all plans and proposals addressing seismic hazards in the areas of: (a) Any legislative proposals (b) Plans and proposals of statewide impact (c) Lists of recommendations for actions and potential rule changes specifically by state agency
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CHAIR: Jay Wilson - Public member VICE CHAIR: Jay Raskin - Public Member Doug Dougherty - Schools Stakeholder Greg Ek-Collins - Oregon Department of Transportation Paul Evans - Representative, Legislative Assembly Steve Lucker - Department of Land Conservation & Development Ed MacMullan - Banking Stakeholder Ian Madin - Department of Geology and Mineral Industries Walter McMonies - Multifamily Housing Stakeholder Michael Mumaw - Local Government Stakeholder Trent Nagele, Structural Engineer Stakeholder Adam Pushkas, Building Owners Stakeholder Althea Rizzo - Oregon Emergency Management Arnie Roblan - Senator, Legislative Assembly Richard Rogers - Building Codes Division Cara Sloman - American Red Cross Jeffrey Soulages - Public Member Stan Watters - Utilities Stakeholder
For more information contact: Chair Jay Wilson
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OSSPAC meets bi-monthly (usually on the second Tuesday from 9:00am – Noon) Next meeting: Tuesday November 8, 2016 from 9:00am to Noon
Oregon State Capitol 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301
Call in Option: (866) 590-5055 Participant Code 751480 When available, agenda will be posted here.
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Meeting Agendas September 13, 2016 July 12, 2016 May 10, 2016 March 8, 2016 January 12, 2016 November 17, 2015 September 8, 2015
Meeting Minutes September 13, 2016
July 12, 2016 May 10, 2016 March 8, 2016 January 12, 2016 November 17, 2015 September 8, 2015
OSSPAC Reports Seismic Grant Program Backgrounder 2007 OSSPAC Report to Governor
2007 Policy Recommendations Force Majeure Seismic Safety, Repairs and Upgrades Earthquake Insurance 2009 Policy Recommendations Tsunami Warning Siren Standards and Testing Tsunami Warning Visitor Assistance Seismic Hazards Identified for K – 12 Facilities Reliability of Lifeline Services 2010 Policy Recommendations House Transportation - Testimony May 2010 House Transportation Committee - Presentation Seismic Mitigation Projects on Private Property Seismic Vulnerability of Oregon State Highway Bridges 2011 Policy Recommendations Letter to the Governor - February 15, 2011 Letter to the Governor - May 13, 2011 Lessons Learned and Recommendations from Japan Earthquake, March 11, 2011 Other Oregon at Risk 2000 Seismic Training Videos Sen. Courtney Letter to WSSPC WSSPC History of Seismic Codes in Oregon
OPB Unprepared Series OPB Aftershock Application
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