Bend, Ore. – The American Red Cross, in partnership with Mid Oregon Credit Union and the Bend Bulletin, is helping Oregonians to better understand the Cascadia Subduction Zone, the regional impact of a Cascadia earthquake and the simple steps they can take now to be ready for disasters of all kinds by holding Prepare Out Loud in Bend.
The presentation will be held tonight, November 7, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Bend’s Tower Theatre.
All 466 tickets to tonight’s event are reserved, however future Prepare Out Loud presentations will be held in Central Oregon in the spring/summer of 2017. Preparedness tools and information, including discounted preparedness food items are available at redcross.org/PrepareOutLoud.
The Red Cross Prepare Out Loud presentation directly addresses the seismic significance of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and what to expect following an earthquake of this magnitude.
Prepare Out Loud presenter, Steve Eberlein, was witness to the destruction of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Sri Lanka. The tsunami was caused by an underwater subduction zone earthquake and resulted in the deaths of nearly 300,000 people in 14 countries. His first-hand account of the incident lends perspective to the importance of preparedness. Following the Prepare Out Loud presentation, attendees will understand the steps they can take now to prepare for an earthquake and the central role their actions and voices play in building our community’s resilience.
The Prepare Out Loud presentation covers:
– The science and history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone
– Human behavior during disasters
– What to expect during and after a Cascadia earthquake
– How to prepare to quickly locate your loved ones following a disaster
– How much food, water, and supplies you will need to take care of yourself and others
Visit www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoud for more earthquake preparedness resources, including:
– A disaster preparedness kit-building checklist
– Instructions on how to make a family emergency plan
– Preparedness tips for seniors
– Preparedness tips for pets
– Information about water sources and storage
– Information on how to prepare out loud
