Evacuation Guide

Portland, Oregon Evacuation Routes

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Threat Assessment

Earthquake

Cascadia Subduction Zone - potential 9.0+ magnitude. Could trigger tsunamis on coast.

Wildfire

Urban-wildland interface fires during dry season (July-October)

Flood

Willamette River flooding during heavy rain and snowmelt

Ice Storm

Columbia Gorge wind events bring severe ice storms (Dec-Feb)

Volcanic Activity

Mt. Hood potential lahar/ashfall, Mt. St. Helens ash

Landslide

West Hills and gorge areas prone to slides after heavy rain

Evacuation Routes

I-84 East Corridor

primary

Primary eastern evacuation via I-84 through the Columbia River Gorge. This scenic highway follows the Columbia River and provides access to central Oregon.

85 miles to The Dalles1.5-2 hours (normal), 4-6 hours (evacuation)

Bridge crossings may be closed during earthquake

Gorge can funnel wildfire smoke - carry N95 masks

Earthquake

Civil Unrest

Industrial Accident

I-5 South to Salem

secondary

Southern evacuation route via I-5 to Oregon's capital. Well-maintained highway with multiple services.

47 miles to Salem45 min (normal), 2-3 hours (evacuation)

High traffic congestion expected - use shoulder if legally permitted

Willamette River crossings limited

Wildfire

Power Grid Failure

Volcanic Event

I-5 North to Vancouver/Longview

secondary

Northern evacuation into Washington State. Quick access to less populated areas.

46 miles to Longview, WA45 min (normal), 2-3 hours (evacuation)

Interstate Bridge bottleneck during peak evacuation

Glenn Jackson Bridge (I-205) is alternate crossing

Earthquake

Industrial Accident

Civil Unrest

US-26 West to Coast

tertiary

Western evacuation via US-26 through the Coast Range to Seaside. Mountain passes required.

79 miles to Seaside1.5 hours (normal), 3-4 hours (evacuation)

NOT RECOMMENDED for tsunami/earthquake - head to high ground instead

Mountain passes may be blocked by landslides

Civil Unrest

Pandemic

Air Quality Emergency

US-26 East to Mt. Hood

tertiary

Eastern mountain evacuation route. Access to high-altitude refuge areas.

62 miles to Government Camp1.5 hours (normal), 3-4 hours (evacuation)

Winter driving conditions - carry chains/traction tires

Volcanic hazard zone near Mt. Hood

Flood

Urban Fire

Chemical Spill

Forest Park Trail Network

foot

On-foot escape via Forest Park trails to Sauvie Island. Use when vehicles are unavailable or roads blocked.

12 miles4-6 hours on foot

Requires good physical condition

Carry 2+ liters of water per person

Urban Disaster

Bridge Collapse

Vehicle Unavailable

Grid Down

Springwater Corridor Trail

foot

Paved multi-use trail heading east from downtown. Suitable for bikes and on-foot evacuation.

21 miles to Boring6-8 hours on foot, 2-3 hours by bike

Paved trail suitable for wheelchairs/strollers to Gresham

Some homeless encampments - travel in groups

Bridge Collapse

Vehicle Unavailable

Flood

Mobility Limited

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Safe Zones & Rally Points

Oregon Convention Center (Emergency Shelter)

shelter • Capacity: 5,000

Providence Portland Medical Center

hospital • Capacity: 483

OHSU Hospital

hospital • Capacity: 576

Portland Fire Station 1

fire station

Lloyd Center Rally Point

rally point

Mount Tabor Park

rally point

Peninsula Park

rally point

Clackamas Town Center

rally point

Legacy Emanuel Hospital

hospital • Capacity: 440

Portland International Airport

resource

Powell Butte Nature Park

rally point

Willamette National Cemetery

rally point

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