Yumei Wang, the director of Oregon’s geohazards team, said a quick evaluation last year found that 1,300 of the state’s schools (housing 340,000 students) and emergency-services buildings had a “high or very high” risk of collapse in a substantial earthquake.

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The second quartile's figures were right on target.

It's a straightforward job, but it's no bed of roses, with such long hours.