Steve Eberlein Presents at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita

A great crowd of interested and enthusiastic people gathered at the Pine Grove Community House to hear Steve Eberlein present. EVCNB volunteers were on hand to showcase our various programs and educational opportunities. Participants were engaged, asked questions and learned more about “Neighbors helping Neighbors” as an underlying principal. In the event of any major emergency or disaster, prepared neighborhoods will be more resilient because of their planning, shared resources, and ability to support one another.

Click HERE to see the recording from the event.

Steve’s background:

Steve brings a unique, eye-opening perspective on disaster preparedness. He and his wife Lydia were living in Sri Lanka in 2004 when a massive 9.1 subduction zone earthquake off the coast of Indonesia triggered a devastating tsunami. As aid workers, they witnessed firsthand one of the largest international relief efforts in history — an experience that deeply shaped their lives.

After returning home to Oregon in 2006, Steve learned that the Pacific Northwest faces similar seismic risks. Since then, he's dedicated his life to raising awareness and helping communities get ready. His work includes:

• 10 years with the American Red Cross

• Over 200 earthquake preparedness presentations

• A featured talk at TEDx Portland, the largest TEDx event in the country (watch here)

Kim Miller, our WaSH program lead, engages with an attendee about the topic.

Trish Johnson, EVCNB’s President, starts the presentation with an overview of our organization and programs before introducing Steve.

An engaged crowd with lots of great questions.

Steve Eberlein presenting.

Thanks to everyone that attended.