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Is Eugene ready
for the Big One?
■Campus officials say the
University could hold its own
against a large earthquake
By Hank Hager
Oregon Daily Emerald
Last week's magnitude 6.8 earth
quake near Seattle has proven the Pa
cific Northwest is not immune from
a major tremor, but many experts on
campus say the University would
suffer no major damage should Eu
gene experience a similar quake.
“I think we may have many
buildings that would be able to
stand an earthquake,” said Steve
Hildebrand, the building manager
for the School of Architecture and
Allied Arts.
Hildebrand, who manages one
third of all campus buildings, said
the damage would mimic that in
Seattle due to the combination of old
and new buildings on campus.Nan
cy Wright, director of facilities hous
ing, said the residence halls, built in
the 1960s, would do well in an
earthquake because of the many
walls that separate residents.
“We feel that the residence halls
are probably some of the safest
buildings on campus,” she said.
She said many of the residence
halls have met safety standards from
their era, but whenever there are any
major upgrades to be completed on
halls, retrofitting is also included.
An ongoing study by AAA, called
the Hazus Project, has shown that
buildings around campus would be
at a greater risk than those on cam
pus, said Christine Theodoropoulos,
an associate professor in the school.
“The Hazus Project is a predictive
tool that helps committees predict
possible losses,” she said. “These
losses can include building damage,
as well as human life.”
Theodoropoulos said Prince Lu
cien Campbell, the tallest building
on campus, would not suffer a worse
fate than most buildings on campus.
“There isn’t anything about it to
believe it would behave any differ
ently than any other structure of its
era,” she said.
Earthquakes tend to strike struc
tural irregularities in a building, she
said, which is why some buildings
fall more easily than others. PLC
does not contain any major irregu
larities, she said.
Theodoropoulos added the slen
der build of the building should not
affect its ability to withstand an
earthquake.
Geology professor Eugene
Humphreys said an earthquake
would not cause much damage on
campus.
“I think we would probably fare
pretty well,” he said.
Humphreys said the last major
Earthquake survival:
If you are inside, stay inside and
take cover under a desk or table
Stay away from windows and large
objects that could fall
If you are outside, stay in an open
area away from trees, buildings,
walls and power lines
After the earthquake, tune to KWVA
88.1 FM for further instructions
Do not enter any buildings that are
unsafe
Be prepared for aftershocks
Source: Department of Public Safety
Emergency Procedures Booklet
earthquake to hit the Eugene aree
occurred around 300 years ago
There is an average of 400 to 50C
years between major quakes in the
area, so the possibility of anothei
coming soon is small, he said.
“We’re entering the time period foi
this, but it’s not too likely,” he said.
Humphreys said the Pacific
Northwest is mainly in a subductior
zone environment, in which one
continental plate slides underneath
another. This is unlike the situatior
in California, which has amajoj
strike-slip fault, and has suffered twc
major earthquakes in the last IE
years: The Loma Prieta earthquake ir
the Bay Area of 1989, which regis
tered a 7.1 magnitude, and the North
ridge earthquake of 1994 in the Loe
Angeles area, which measured 6.7.
In the event of an earthquake, the
University has put together ar
Emergency Procedures packet
which outlines various emergencie:
on campus and what to do if the}
occur. But it is only put together as e
precautionary measure, saic
Thomas Hicks, associate director o:
the Department of Public Safety.
“One of the concepts of a disastei
plan is you cannot predict what will
happen,” he said.
Joan Saylor, an administrative
lieutenant for DPS, said the Univer
sity is analyzing the situation at Cal
ifornia State University Northridge
to determine the best plan if ar
emergency occurs.
The school was badly damagec
by the earthquake that shook the
L. A. area and is still recovering frorr
it, she said.
“We’re looking at what happenec
to them so we can get back on oui
feet as soon as possible,” she said.
Saylor said no matter how much
preparation is done, there is still t
danger.
“I don’t know if we would ever be
completely safe,” she said. “Wha
the most important thing to know ie
the basics we’ve all been taught.”
Calendar
Tuesday, Mar. 6
International Film Series: France’s “The Dinner Game” is part of a “Death
and Taxes” series of films shown in their original language with English
subtitles. From7-9 p.m. Room 171, Pacific Hall. Free, For information, call
the Yamada Language Center, 346-4011.
Outdoor Program Event: The “Outdoor Store Garage Sale” offers returns,
discounted items, excess inventory* used rental gear and other deals on
outdoor equipment at bargain prices. Begins at 7:30 pim. Ballroom, Erb
Memorial Union. Free. For information, call 346-4365.
Student Redtal: Oboe students of J. Robert Moore perform selections by
Handel, Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy and others in ensembles for oboes
and other instruments. 8 p.m. Beall Concert Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave. Free. For
information, call 346-5678.
Oregon Hillel:“Avodah-Objects of the Spirit.” 11 a.m. Fishbowl, Erb
Memorial Union. Free. For information, call 343-8920.