Columbia Memorial Hospital Tsunami Shelter and Expansion
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Source: The Seattle Times
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, is building a new facility next to the existing hospital that includes an on-site elevated tsunami shelter capable of accommodating nearly 2,000 people. The new hospital is designed to withstand earthquakes and landslides, with structural protections integral to the design. The project aims to provide a safe refuge during tsunamis and maintain hospita
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hospital, Commercial, Government
- Location
- Astoria, Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Seattle Times
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Description | Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, is building a new facility next to the existing hospital that includes an on-site elevated tsunami shelter capable of accommodating nearly 2,000 people. The new hospital is designed to withstand earthquakes and landslides, with structural protections integral to the design. The project aims to provide a safe refuge during tsunamis and maintain hospital operations after natural disasters. |
Original sector | Health |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oregon |
City | Astoria |
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Source | The Seattle Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hospital, Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-26 |
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