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| OSSPAC Mission |
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The mission of the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (OSSPAC) is described in the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS, 1997 edition), Section 401.343:
http://landru.leg.state.or.us/ors/401.html
(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; and
(e) Supporting response and recovery.
(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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| OSSPAC Meetings |
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OSSPAC meets bi-monthly (usually on the second Tuesday from 9:00am – Noon)
Next meeting: September 22, 2009 from 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Location: Capitol
Hearing Room 50
An agenda will be posted at least one week prior to the upcoming meeting.
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| OSSPAC Members 2009 |
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CHAIR: Gerry Williams - Public Member
VICE CHAIR: Carl Farrington - Multifamily Housing Stakeholder
Deborah Boone - Representative, Legislative Assembly
James Doane - Utilities Stakeholder
Vacant - Oregon Department of Transportation
Fred Girod - Senator, Legislative Assembly
Vacant - American Red Cross
Gary Milliman - Local Government
Michael Mumaw - Public Member
Richard Rogers - Building Codes Division
Autumn Rudisel - Banking Stakeholder
Chris Shirley - Department of Land Conservation & Development
Susan Steward - Building Owners Stakeholder
Althea Turner - Oregon Emergency Management
Mark Tyler - Schools Stakeholder
Yumei Wang - Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Jay Wilson - Public member
Kent Yu - Structural Engineer Stakeholder
Standing Committees
- Legislative
- Education
- Seismic Rehabilitation Grants
- Strategic Planning
For more information contact:
Chair Gerry Williams
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| Introduction to OSSPAC |
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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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| History of OSSPAC |
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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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| OSSPAC Archive |
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Meeting Agendas
July 14, 2009
May 12, 2009
March 10, 2009
January 13, 2009
November 18, 2008
September 23, 2008
July 17, 2008
May 20, 2008
March 11, 2008
Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2009
May 12, 2009
March 10, 2009
January 13, 2009
November 18, 2008
September 23, 2008
July 17, 2008
May 20, 2008
OSSPAC Reports
Seismic Grant Program Backgrounder
2007 OSSPAC Report to Governor
2009 Policy Recommendations
Tsunami Warning Siren Standards and Testing
Tsunami Warning Visitor Assistance
Seismic Hazards Identified for K – 12 Facilities
Reliability of Lifeline Services
Oregon at Risk 2000
Seismic Training Videos
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