Washington, D.C. \u2013 Oregon\u2019s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending a total of $1,758,536 to fund Lane County\u2019s project to seismically retrofit the Hayden Bridge, a pedestrian bridge in northeast Springfield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAs I hold a town hall in each of Oregon\u2019s 36 counties every year, I hear firsthand from folks about what matters most to them, including ensuring our communities are prepared should disasters strike,\u201d dijo Merkley.<\/strong> \u201cMaking retrofits to the Hayden Bridge will make the region more resilient by providing safe travel routes in the event of a major earthquake.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cKeeping Oregonians safe if a big earthquake strikes demands solid infrastructure that in turn requires federal investment,\u201d dijo Wyden.<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m glad this pedestrian bridge has secured these federal funds that will help achieve that goal in Lane County, and I\u2019ll keep battling for similar disaster preparation resources for communities across our state.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n“This last year has shown us the value of being prepared when disasters strike,\u201d dijo Hoyle.<\/strong> \u201cThis investment will provide upgrades to Hayden Bridge making it safer for the people of Springfield. I want to thank Senators Merkley and Wyden for their advocacy to ensure Springfield is more resilient when disaster strikes.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
These investments will help the Lane County communities of Marcola and Springfield stay connected in emergency situations, as the Hayden Bridge is the primary pedestrian passage route between the two towns. The retrofit is designed to withstand a magnitude 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, which will help ensure the bridge can continue to be a lifeline for the communities during the aftermath and recovery from a major earthquake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cWe have experienced four federally declared disasters in the last five years,\u201d said Lane County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair David Loveall.<\/strong> \u201cWe must continue to be proactive about making improvements to infrastructure \u2013 roads, bridges and buildings \u2013 so they can continue serve the community no matter what happens. This federal funding will allow us to make major seismic upgrades to Hayden Bridge in northeast Springfield to help protect access to the Mohawk River Valley and its residents in the event of a major earthquake and continue to make sure there are dependable routes to emergency services in those times of crisis.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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