Press Release: Requesting Public Input for the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Report

27 July 2021

The Multnomah County Office of Sustainability and the City of Portland Office of Emergency Management have released a draft report on the expected damage to the area’s main fuel hub in the event of a Cascadia earthquake or other seismic event.

The Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub is a six-mile stretch of industrial development between Sauvie Island and the Fremont Bridge along the western shore of the Willamette River. More than 90% of all liquid fuels in Oregon are stored in facilities located at the CEI Center. This includes gas and diesel supplies for the Portland metro area, as well as all jet fuel for Portland International Airport. Other hazardous materials are also stored in the CEI Center.

The hub—which was mostly built prior to current understanding of seismic hazards in the region—is located on unstable soils prone to liquefaction and lateral spread in earthquake.

Beginning in 2019, Multnomah County commissioners sought to protect the county and community from the cost of harm by exploring strategies to shift financial responsibility for infrastructure-related risks to the companies that own and generate revenue from the infrastructure.

While developing the Multnomah County 2020 budget, County Commissioners Sharon Miran and Commissioner Sushila Jayapal collaborated to allocate funds to account for the costs associated with these risks. The aim of the study is to better understand the risks and, if necessary, to rebalance the subsequent actions.

“The potential environmental, economic and real damages detailed in this report are grim. ‘We must do everything we can to prevent catastrophic damage, including holding the industry accountable for doing its part,’” Commissioner Meeran said. Having the industry responsible for the risk landscape is part of the solutions — not just after the fact.”

Part of the study involves collecting general input during the formulation phase to help ensure that all information available to accurately characterize the risks is collected. The project team solicited public input from tribal governments, neighboring communities and neighborhood associations that might be affected by the potential failure of the CEI, as well as the community as a whole.

“This year has shown us how vulnerable we are as a society when it comes to natural and human-made disasters and pandemic,” Commissioner Jayapal said. This report undoubtedly illustrates the vulnerability of the region around Northwest Portland’s fuel hub. It is important for us not only to recognize the potentially devastating consequences of a major earthquake, but to take the necessary steps to significantly reduce the risks that currently exist.”

The project team will host a live online community meeting for interested residents on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Please register online if you wish to attend this virtual public meeting

You can download the report and presentation that provide a high-level overview of the results of the studies to date.

Effects of the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake on the CEI Hub Public Report

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Even if you cannot conduct the general meeting, you can still provide your feedback in writing. Please use this link to leave your comments about the report

Please submit all public comments by August 15, 2021.

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