Towards Critical Infrastructure Resilience

Event Details

Public lecture, expert panel, and resilience research showcase highlighting policy and preparedness needs for Oregon’s critical lifelines infrastructure

On January 26, 1700, a massive earthquake occurred on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, causing violent shaking throughout the Pacific Northwest, and triggering a tsunami that reached Japan. More than three centuries later, this wintertime anniversary serves as a reminder of the seismic hazards we face in our region, and the importance of preparing for the next Cascadia earthquake.

What: Join us at the University of Oregon for a presentation from 2026 EERI Distinguished Lecture Award recipient Yumei Wang, followed by a panel discussion with regional policy and infrastructure leaders, and a reception highlighting student and faculty resilience research.

When: Wednesday, February 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. (refreshments provided)

Where: Lillis Business Complex, 955 E 13th Ave, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97401

Event Sponsors: This event is hosted by the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT) in coordination with the Department of Earth Sciences Seminar Series. We are grateful for the support of our University of Oregon partners and sponsorship from Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH), Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ), and UO Government Affairs.

Speakers

Our speakers and panelists include expert researchers, practitioners, and policy makers invested in increasing our region’s critical infrastructure resilience.

Yumei Wang
Senior Advisor on Infrastructure Resilience and Risk

Portland State University

Eduardo Guerrero
Geology Hazard Specialist

Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries

Doug Toomey, University of Oregon

Doug Toomey
Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) Director

University of Oregon

Vidal Francis

Area 5 Manager, ODOT Region 2

Oregon Department of Transport

Jenny Demaris

Emergency Management Specialist

EWEB

Valerie Sahakian, University of Oregon

Valerie Sahakian

Moderator

CRESCENT, University of Oregon