VSF 08: Medical & Mental Health

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Based on building collapse estimates, a CSZ incident will cause up to more than 15,000 injuries and over 900 deaths.[1] 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.


Notes and References

  1. 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