Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued new guidance to support tsunami vertical evacuation structures on Aug 26, as people will only have minutes to escape a tsunami and try to reach higher ground. OEM officials tell me these structures can help save hundreds or even thousands of lives during a tsunami since they shorten the distance to high ground.
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued new guidance to support tsunami vertical evacuation structures on Aug 26, as people will only have minutes to escape a tsunami and try to reach higher ground. OEM officials tell me these structures can help save hundreds or even thousands of lives during a tsunami since they shorten the distance to high ground.










