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7A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 Tides will be key when the Tsunami hits Scientists foresee possible PDVVLYHÀRRGV along the estuary By KATIE WILSON EO Media Group COLUMBIA RIVER — Tides, not the amount of wa- WHUDOUHDG\ÀRZLQJLQWKHULY- er, will likely determine how much havoc a tsunami will unleash on Columbia River communities, according to a new study by Oregon State University. A tsunami that hit during the highest tides of the year would, in general, do the most damage of all. While water from a major tsunami would barely reg- ister 50 miles upriver near Longview, Wash., down at the mouth of the river the wa- ter could rise as much as 13 feet and almost 7 feet within a few miles of Astoria, ac- cording to OSU engineers. “There have been pre- vious models of Columbia River run-up as a result of a tsunami, but they had less resolution than this work,” David Hill, an associate pro- fessor of civil engineering in the OSU College of En- gineering, told the Columbia Basin Bulletin. “We carefully considered the complex hy- drodynamics, subsidence of grounds that a tsunami might cause, and the impacts during different scenarios.” According to the recent OSU study, the lowest eleva- tion of a tsunami wave gen- erally occurs at high tide, but LWVRYHUDOOÀRRGLQJLPSDFWLV the greatest because the tide levels are already so high. Basically, there’s just more water out there for a tsuna- mi to work with. Because of complex hydrodynamic interactions, the study found water would actually wash up and over the southern spit of the Columbia River mouth RQO\RQDÀRRGWLGH “We were a little sur- prised that the river’s water ÀRZGLGQ¶WUHDOO\PDWWHUWKDW much,” Hill said. “The max- imum reach of a tsunami on the Columbia will be based on the tidal level at the time, and of course the magnitude of the earthquake causing the event.” Worst-case scenario OSU Researchers con- cluded that if a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and associated tsunami struck the coast at the highest tide of the year: • Just offshore, the tsuna- mi would raise water levels about 11.5 to 13 feet. • Just inside the mouth of the Columbia River, the wa- ter would rise about 13 feet. • At river mile 6, ap- proaching Hammond, the riv- er would rise about 10 feet. • At river mile 25, near Welch Island, the river would rise about 1.6 feet. • At river mile 50, near Longview, there would be no measurable rise in the river. Past provides clues The Cascadia Subduction Zone, a seismic fault that runs 60 to 100 miles offshore from Vancouver Island to northern California, unleashes mas- sive earthquakes accompa- nied by tsunamis every 300 to 600 years, according to ex- perts. The last one occurred in January 1700. But, the Bulletin reports, according to researchers, the impact on rivers is difficult to predict since so many variables are involved — the width and shape of riv- er mouths, bays, river flow, tides, all of which could dampen or magnify the ef- fect of a tsunami. Still, two events — one recent and one now decades in the past — give local communities some idea of what to expect. In 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Japan, bring- ing a tsunami with it. That tsunami was caused by geo- logic forces similar to those facing the Pacific North- west. The violent shaking and wall of water left more than 28,000 people dead or missing, and also included significant inland reach and damage on local rivers. Closer to home but far- ther back in people’s mem- ories, a magnitude 9.2 earth- quake hit Alaska’s Prince William Sound in 1964. It caused a tsunami and sent water rushing up and down the West Coast, providing numerous examples of how a tsunami might affect local rivers. The waves generated by the Alaska event were to blame for most of the dam- ages and deaths. In Seaside, hundreds of miles from Alaska, people reported that a surge of sea water entered the estuary there, according to eye- witness accounts collected by NOAA. One man in a Major crimes rose in Cannon Beach last year Lesser offenses took a downturn CANNON BEACH — Can- non Beach experienced a 35 percent hike last year in Part 1 offenses — considered to be major crimes — but a decrease in Part II or lesser crimes, ac- cording to an annual report dis- tributed by Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn. Heading the list of major crimes in 2014 was the murder RID\HDUROGFKLOGWKH¿UVWKR- micide in Cannon Beach in de- cades. The child’s mother, Jessi- ca Smith, has been charged with aggravated murder in the child’s death and attempted aggravated murder for injuries suffered by Smith’s 13-year-old daughter. Smith is awaiting trial in 2016. Increases also occurred in robberies, assaults, burglaries and thefts last year. Meanwhile, decreases oc- curred in motor vehicle thefts, domestic disturbance responses, fraud, vandalism, sex offenses, the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Sea- side and Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District. Scher- merhorn said he will continue the event. The department also spon- sored and participated in the eighth annual South Coun- ty Citizens Academy, which Schermerhorn started when he worked for the Seaside Police Department. The academy takes citizens interested in law en- Jessica Smith is awaiting trial on charges that she mur- forcement “behind the scenes” dered her 2-year-old daughter last year. The alleged mur- and trains them in various as- der is the first in Cannon Beach for decades. pects of local law enforcement activities. Also participating in drug/marijuana cases and oth- with that, the accidents were the academy were Seaside and ers. down as well,” Schermerhorn Gearhart police departments, However, the department said. “That was good to see.” &ODWVRS&RXQW\6KHULII¶V2I¿FH provided more than twice the Overall, the department had and the Clatsop County District number of citizen assists than a good year, he said. $WWRUQH\¶V2I¿FH last year. 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A bore going up the Necanicum Channel tore an abandoned bridge from its pilings with the sound of “giant eggshells cracking.” Local warnings Still, little has been done locally to understand exact- ly what sort of devastation communities can expect when a massive earthquake and resulting tsunami hit the coast here. In Oregon, the commu- nity in Cannon Beach has paid for extensive modeling and tests to determine where everyone should run when the earthquake and tsunami hit and how they should re- spond afterwards. In Pacific County, 11 “All Hazard Alert Broadcast” sirens have been placed throughout the county and will blare a warning if a tsunami is on its way. Signs along the roads alert visi- tors that they are entering a tsunami zone and signs at local beach approaches warn about the hazards of tsunamis. But locals have criticized the evacuation maps provided by county emergency management, saying they are difficult to read, out of date and may not even provide the best routes, and plans to build a vertical evacuation berm in Long Beach where there is vir- tually no high ground have stalled. A 1997 paper by Bri- an Atwater and Eileen Hemphill-Haley, “Recur- rence Intervals for Great Earthquakes of the Past 3,500 Years at Northeastern Willapa Bay, Washington,” examined sequences of bur- ied soils in low-tide areas in northeastern Willapa Bay and found evidence to indi- cate regular earthquakes af- fecting the area. The authors concluded that about 500 years elapsed between mas- sive earthquakes of magni- tude 8 or larger. The Columbia Basin Bul- letin assisted with this re- port. BY THE NUMBERS Crimes 2014 Criminal homicide 1 Robbery 1 Assault 5 Burglary 13 Larceny/theft 34 Motor vehicle theft 0 Arson 0 Domestic disturbance responses: 15 Criminal trespass/notice 10 Forgery/counterfeit 3 Fraud 2 Embezzlement 0 Vandalism/criminal mischief 21 Weapons laws/carrying a concealed weapon 1 Sex offenses 0 Drug/marijuana cases 19 DUII arrests 13 Furnishing alcohol to minors 5 Disorderly conduct 5 Fugitive arrests 10 Minor in possession of alcohol 19 Number of calls 2014 2412 This was a 15 percent increase over last year. Services provided by officers 2014 Citizen assists 719 Local security checks 25,613 Assist other agencies 476 City code violations addressed 64 Vacation checks 690 Overnight camping warnings issues 668 Welfare checks 64 Traffic Enforcement 2014 Traffic warnings 1,629 Traffic citations 182 Motor vehicle accidents information exchanges 30 2013 0 0 4 7 29 1 0 19 11 2 5 0 32 1 2 43 21 2 4 14 20 2013 2,086 2013 1,620 21,186 357 100 649 486 72 2013 1,843 206 36 CL ASSIF IE D M ARK ETPL A CE P lace classified ad s o n lin e at w w w .d ailyasto rian .co m o r call 503-325-3211 W E GE T RESU L TS K IM B ERLY FLAIG G cla ssified sa les representa tive for N orth Coa st com m u n ity pa pers The Da ily Asto ria n • Chin o o k O b server Co a st M a rketp la ce • Co a st W eeken d S ea sid e S ig n a l • Ca n n o n Bea ch Ga zette N EW T ODAY Pacific Way Bakery Cafe in Gearhart, now hiring servers, Buss- ers and pre-cooks. Apply in person Thursday to Monday 11am to 5pm. 601 Pacific Way Gearhart SeaSoles of Cannon Beach is looking for experienced part-time sales staff. Weekends required. Email resume and references to info@seasoles.com. Pla ce yo u r a d to d a y 5 03.325 .3211 • ext . 231 cla ssified s@ d a ilya sto ria n .co m N EW TOD AY ! N EW T ODAY Earn Extra $$ Full-time/part-time Housekeepers needed. Must be detail-oriented, responsible, and have reliable transportation.Good pay, plus mileage.Must be able to work weekends. Please apply in per- son at: 800 North Roosevelt Drive or call (503)738-9068 Look a t these a ds first CAREGIVERS WANTED for immediate hire in Tillamook, Seaside, & Astoria. FT & PT, great pay, & bonuses. Seeking both companion caregivers & CNA's and/or CG's w/ memory care experience. Email name, contact info, availability, & summary of experience office@caringforthecoast.com CLOSING SALE 1379 Ave. U. Seaside march 3rd-17th 2pm-7pm M-TH, 8-6 Fri-Sun Elvis will be there to entertain the young-ins, heck Iʼm 80 you are ALL young-ins. (503)440-0413 The Rivertide Suites located at 102 N Holladay Seaside We are looking for fulltime FRONT DESK AGENTS Duties include: Checking in/out guests, heavy telephone use, and making reservations. Requires solid communication skills both verbally- some written, and heavy guest interaction. Must be able to multi-task, have an outgoing personality and possess a positive attitude. Also hiring Housekeepers. able to lift 50lbs, must be detail oriented, experience required. Please apply in person. Please apply in person or send resume to: HR@oceanviewresort.com HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED. Transportation required. Full and part-time, flexible scheduling. Background & drug testing. Average $15-$18 hourly. Call (503)738-0982 LOCAL DRIVER NEEDED. Class A CDL and one year of commercial driving experience required. 40+ hours per week. Benefits package available. Pay DOE. Apply in person at Pacific Coast Seafood 200 Railroad Way in Astoria (Tongue Point).EEOC. Seaside Lodging and Hospitality now hiring. Housekeeping, Maintenance, Front Desk, Night Audit/ Laundry, Live in Night Manager. Please pick up an application at 531 Ave A, Seaside or email resume to: cregister@seasidelodgingllc.com Versatile carpenter needed. Reliable, skilled person needed with experience in all phases of construction, repair, and remodel. We need someone who can work alone and with a crew. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a project from start to finish. Must have drivers license and a vehicle. (503)440-2827 45 P UBLIC N OTICES Occasionally other companies make telemarketing calls off clas- sified ads. These companies are not affiliated with The Daily Asto- rian and customers are under no obligation to participate. If you would like to contact the at- torney general or be put on the do not call list, here are the links to both of them Complaint form link: http://www.doj.state.or.us/ finfraud/ 46 A NNOUNCEMENTS 70 H ELP W ANTED Jewell School District #8 Announces Elections for: School Board Member Positions #1, #3 & #5 Clatsop County School Board Elections will be held May 19, 2015. The terms for Positions #1, #3 & #5 on the Jewell School Board end on June 30, 2015 and the new term will begin July 1, 2015 and run through June 30, 2019. Astoria Crest Motel Has the following positions open. Apply in person 5366 Leif Erikson Dr. •Front Desk 3-11pm flexible •Night Audit/laundry 11pm to 7am •Housekeeper flexible schedules EOE If you would like to consider representing Jewell families on the governing board, please visit or call the Clatsop County Elections Department. BUYERS AND SELLERS get togeth- er with the help of classified ads. Read and use the classified section every day! 70 H ELP W ANTED Are you a digital Mr./ Ms. Fix-It? Our team needs a digital support tech to make our digital products function better. You will gather information from team members, local staff and vendors in order to troubleshoot, assess and fix issues. You will work in our office in Salem, Astoria or Long Beach, WA. You must be able to communicate well with supervisors and co-workers, but be able to fix issues in a timely manner without close supervision. You must be proficient in HTML/CSS, web content management systems (WordPress, Drupal or similar) and Google Analytics. Familiarity with responsive design, mobile plat- form, Newscycle and JavaScript preferred. At least two years experience in the world of digital content, including text, graphics, and other assets or the equivalent combination of experience/ education is preferred. Benefits for this full-time position include Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan and health insurance. Send resume and letter of interest stating salary requirements to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com 70 H ELP W ANTED Astoria Dental Group seeks full time, 5 days/week, business office assistant/data entry. Required skills include excellent multi-tasking, basic secretarial skills, familiarity with computer and muli-line telephone. Starting pay $14 per hour with merit raises thereafter. Benefit package includes medical, dental, 401k, vacation and holidays. Please send resume to: Tyack Dental Group 443 30th St. Astoria, OR 97103 or e-mail jtyack@clatskanie.com Best Western Ocean View Resort-Seaside, OR - Open positions: • ASSIST. HEAD HOUSEKEEPER • HOUSEKEEPERS • RESTAURANT SERVERS • BARTENDAR •FRONT DESK Guest Services Rep. (GSR) We are seeking friendly, caring, hospitality oriented people who enjoy serving guests with superior "I-care" customer service in a positive work environment. We offer competitive wages with the opportunity to earn incentive pay through achievable goals. Please apply in person at 414 N Prom in Seaside, or email your resume to: HR@oceanviewresort.com Make a difference at Job Corps! MTC seeks candidates for the following position serving youth, ages 16-24, at our Astoria campus: •Buyer Apply at www.mtc.jobs and enter Astoria, OR in the search field. Management and Training Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabilities/ Veterans MTC Values Diversity! Drug-free workplace and tobacco-free campus IF YOUʼRE PLANNING to move, now is the time to sell those items you canʼt take with you. Itʼs easy and economical to place a classified ad which will work hard for you! NOTICE: Oregon Landscape Con- tractors Law (ORS 671) requires all businesses that advertise land- scape contracting services be li- censed with the Landscape Con- tractors Board. This 4-digit num- ber assures the business has a bond, insurance and an associ- ated individual contractor who has fulfilled the testing and experience requirements for licensure. For your protection call (503)378-5909 or use our web site: www.lcb.state.or.us to check license status before contracting with the business. Persons doing landscape maintenance do not re- quire a LCB license. CAREGIVERS WANTED for immediate hire in Tillamook, Seaside, & Astoria. FT & PT, great pay, & bonuses. Seeking both companion caregivers & CNA's and/or CG's w/ memory care experience. Email name, contact info, availability, & summary of experience office@caringforthecoast.com WE DELIVER! Please leave a light on or install motion detector lights to make your carrierʼs job easier. Thanks! THE DAILY ASTORIAN
