HB 3788
Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop and administer a program to issue grants to certain hospitals near a tsunami inundation zone to enable the hospitals to store fuel and water for emergency purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Business Development Department to create a grant program for hospitals located near tsunami inundation zones. The goal is to help these hospitals store a two-week supply of fuel and water to ensure they can continue operating during emergencies. An emergency declaration makes the program effective on July 1, 2025.
Key provisions
- Establishes criteria for ‘eligible entities’ – hospitals within 25 miles of a tsunami inundation zone lacking sufficient fuel and water storage.
- The Oregon Business Development Department will administer a grant program for capital projects to increase fuel and water storage capacity.
- The department will create an application process for hospitals seeking grants.
- The department has discretion to approve, reject, or modify grant applications to maximize emergency preparedness.
- Grant agreements must include reporting requirements and provisions for repayment if funds are misused.
- Penalties may be assessed for false statements or misrepresentations in grant applications.
- Repaid funds will be deposited into a dedicated fund within the Oregon Business Development Department.
- The program will expire on January 2, 2028.
Who is affected
- Hospitals
- Oregon Business Development Department
- Medical Facilities
- Coastal Communities
- Oregon Residents
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The testimony in support of HB 3788 emphasizes the need for enhanced regional emergency preparedness and continuity of healthcare services during natural disasters, particularly for medical facilities located in tsunami inundation zones. Proponents argue that providing grants to these facilities will enable them to improve their resilience and capacity to respond to emergencies, ultimately ensuring the continued provision of essential healthcare services to affected communities. By investing in such infrastructure, supporters believe that Oregon can better mitigate the impact of disasters on public health and reduce the risk of healthcare system failures during critical periods.
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