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This concurrent resolution recognizes the critical emergency preparedness and response capabilities of Aurora State Airport in Oregon. Originally built by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, the airport has evolved into a strategically important facility owned by the Oregon Department of Aviation. The resolution highlights the airport's unique attributes that make it valuable during potential disasters, including its large size (144 acres), stable soil conditions, and presence of key emergency response organizations. Specifically, the airport hosts major helicopter companies, Life Flight Network, emergency airlift teams, the Civil Air Patrol, and companies specializing in electrical grid repair. Its extensive infrastructure, including over 1 million square feet of hangar and office space and a runway capable of handling heavy military aircraft, positions it as a crucial resource for potential seismic events or other catastrophic natural disasters. The resolution commends the Aurora Airport Improvement Association for continually developing plans to enhance the airport's emergency response capabilities and officially recognizes its significant role in Oregon's emergency preparedness and response efforts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SCR2