This is a storehouse, organized by VSF, of background information that NET Speakers' Bureau volunteers may find helpful.
Speakers' Bureau volunteers should always defer to all preparedness guidance available at PublicAlerts.org. If any material available here contradicts guidance from Public Alerts, follow whatever is listed on Public Alerts.
If audience members are interested in phone apps, we have a list published here: Smartphone Apps.
Earthquake Background Material
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| Oregon's earthquake risk and resiliency
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Twelve page pamphlet that covers earthquake prep, but also an interesting Oregon legislative timeline and suggestions for where people can view sites around Portland related to the earthquake. The pamphlet is old, but still has some good information in it.
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DOGAMI
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2010.11.01
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| Earthquake Insurance 101 self-guided course
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Provides a concise overview of earthquake insurance, including types, key concepts, and how it works.
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Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup
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2025.02.10
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| Earthquake Insurance 102 self-guided course
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Offers guidance and tips for incorporating messaging about earthquake insurance and financial preparedness into public outreach and education campaigns.
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Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup
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2025.02.10
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Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Reports
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| Oregon's earthquake risk and resiliency
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Twelve page pamphlet that covers earthquake prep, but also an interesting Oregon legislative timeline and suggestions for where people can view sites around Portland related to the earthquake. The pamphlet is old, but still has some good information in it.
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DOGAMI
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2010.11.01
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| Earthquake Insurance 101 self-guided course
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Provides a concise overview of earthquake insurance, including types, key concepts, and how it works.
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Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup
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2025.02.10
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| Earthquake Insurance 102 self-guided course
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Offers guidance and tips for incorporating messaging about earthquake insurance and financial preparedness into public outreach and education campaigns.
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Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup
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2025.02.10
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VSF 01: Transportation
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| Bridges Seismic Vulnerability Presentation
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A presentation from Multnomah County engineers that goes into detail of the seismic resilience of each bridge in Portland.
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Multnomah County
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2023.05.01
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| Oregon Fuel Action Plan
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The plan details the nine action steps the state would take after an emergency to help Oregon acquire and distribute fuel to critical services such as law enforcement, fire, and medical teams, and to essential service providers that include utilities, telecommunications, public works, public transit, and sanitation services.
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Oregon Department of Energy
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2017.10.16
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| Gasoline Storage Information
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A PDF of several articles from different sources, covering best methods for safe and effective storage of fuel.
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American Petroleum Institute, The Prepared, Gad's Ramblings
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2025.02.07
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VSF 02: Communications
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VSF 03: Infrastructure/Sanitation
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VSF 04: Utilities/Fire Suppression
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| Leak Resources at the Portland Water Bureau
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Information about how to prepare water pipes for winter weather to prevent pipe bursts, how to monitor water output, leak repair resources.
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Portland Water Bureau
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2024.01.07
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VSF 05: Planning/Command
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VSF 06: Mass Care/Shelter
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| Shelter in Place Guidance
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FEMA's extensive guide to sheltering in place for a number of different emergencies or disasters.
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FEMA
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2021.05.25
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VSF 07: Logistics
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VSF 08: Medical/Mental Health
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VSF 09: Search and Rescue
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| BDS Seismic Strengthening
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Tips on residential structural mitigation.
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Bureau of Development Services
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2014.02.14
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VSF 10: Safety Officer
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VSF 11: Food
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VSF 12: Light and Power
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VSF 14: Public Information
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VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management
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VSF 17: Animal Response
VSF 18: Business Resilience
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