Columbia Memorial Hospital Tsunami Shelter and Expansion
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Source: CBS News
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, is building a new five-level hospital facility with an on-site elevated tsunami shelter capable of holding nearly 2,000 people. The shelter is designed to withstand earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis, with deep foundations anchored to bedrock and reinforced structural supports. The project aims to provide a safe refuge during natural disasters and
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hospital, Commercial, Government
- Location
- Astoria, Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CBS News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, is building a new five-level hospital facility with an on-site elevated tsunami shelter capable of holding nearly 2,000 people. The shelter is designed to withstand earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis, with deep foundations anchored to bedrock and reinforced structural supports. The project aims to provide a safe refuge during natural disasters and ensure hospital operations continue post-event. |
Original sector | Health |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oregon |
City | Astoria |
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Source | CBS News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hospital, Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-20 |
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