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What if you could get a notice of earthquake shaking before it’s felt at your location? The technology exists, is already in place along most of the West Coast and operational for key infrastructure systems such as automatic water valve shutoffs and starting back-up generators. ShakeAlert®, an earthquake early warning system powered by the U.S. Geological Survey, uses science and technology to detect significant earthquakes quickly so alerts can reach people before shaking arrives. These seconds of advance warning allow people and systems to take actions to protect life and property f...

An early warning system for earthquakes that's been used in California is coming to Oregon in March.

Early Warning Earthquake System In Place New technology is in place that alerts the public of a potential earthquake. ShakeAlert, an earthquake early warning system powered by the U.S. Geological Survey,  uses science and technology to detect significant earthquakes quickly so alerts can reach people before shaking arrives. “These seconds of advance warning allow people and systems to take actions to protect life and property from destructive shaking,” according to a Oregon Office of Emergency Management news release. “It is already in place along most of the West Coast and operationa...

An early warning system for earthquakes that's been used in California is coming to Oregon in March.

An early warning system for earthquakes that's been used in California is coming to Oregon in March.