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Based on building collapse estimates, a [[Frequently Used Acronyms|CSZ]] incident will cause up to more than 15,000 injuries and over 900 deaths.<ref>Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. (n.d.). ''Summary of Impact Estimates: Magnitude 9 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake occuring during the day, during the wet season.'' DOGAMI OPEN-FILE REPORT SERIES. Retrieved July 22, 2023, from <nowiki>https://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/ofr/O-18-02/CascadiaEQImpactsbyComm_O-18-02.pdf</ref> Portland health and medical resources for fatality management is at roughly 65% of the expected need and triage and initial stabilization capabilities are at only 25% of the expected need.<ref>Better citation needed. This came from a 2023.01.18 Health and Medical lifeline workshop at PBEM; unclear where the statistic was originally found.</ref>

Many healthcare facilities will be damaged. Return-to-service estimates suggest that two facilities may be returned to service within seven days, but at least seven hospitals are likely to need repairs. Depending on the extent of damage, it may be necessary to relocate a significant number of patients, and people may be unable to acquire necessary medications and treatments. Water and wastewater for healthcare facilities will be severely restricted, hospital fuel stockpiles will rapidly deplete without restoration of supply lines, and transportation to hospitals will be a challenge in many areas.
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