Andre Barbosa, associate professor in Civil Engineering said “From the structural engineering side we are not prepared for this. 80-85 percent of (Oregon’s) infrastructure has been built prior to us even having knowledge of this earthquake.” The effects of an earthquake last a life time, many people lose their loved one and, their homes are destroyed. Many will not be prepared for this tomorrow, but there are little things that can be done over a period that will make the task less daunting, Fischer said.

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