[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       EARTHQUAKE WARNING SYSTEMS

  (Ms. BONAMICI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, my home State of Oregon sits on the 
Cascadia subduction zone, a fault that separates the Juan de Fuca and 
North America tectonic plates. We are due--some say overdue--for an 
earthquake.
  Oregonians are well aware of the dangers facing our State, and I 
applaud the President and Interior Secretary Jewell for recognizing 
this potentially devastating threat to the West Coast.
  On Tuesday the White House convened scientists, public officials, and 
private companies at a summit to discuss how to improve warning systems 
and resilience to earthquakes. Oregon was well represented by the 
Oregon director of Emergency Management and by representatives from the 
University of Oregon and Intel.
  The University of Oregon manages the USGS Pacific Northwest Seismic 
Network and assists local governments in preparing for disaster 
resilience. Intel is a leader in efforts to involve the private sector 
in helping businesses and communities prepare for an earthquake.
  We all know that better warning systems can save lives and save 
property. I look forward to continuing to work with all of my 
colleagues in Congress to help communities prepare for earthquakes and 
related hazards.

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