Tsunami Survival Gap in Oregon Coast Towns | Portland News

A new Oregon report reveals a chilling survival disparity for coastal towns ahead of the next Cascadia earthquake: only 25% of Seaside residents are expected to survive a tsunami, while Cannon Beach’s 90% survival rate hinges on higher ground. With a 37% chance of another quake in 50 years, experts are pushing for vertical evacuation structures—like Oregon State’s tsunami-safe rooftop—to turn deadly flatlands into life-saving havens, potentially boosting Seaside’s survival odds to 85%. Time is running out; communities must act now to build resilience before disaster strikes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5bd2b12a8b5e3dbb