By Jennifer Richardson

NEWPORT, Ore. -- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is calling for action, saying a plan needs to be put in place for all the debris headed to Oregon's coast from the tsunami in Japan.

The debris from the tsunami isn't expected to reach the Oregon coast until 2013.

But because the debris has the potential to damage Oregon's fishing crabbing, shipping and tourism industries, Senator Wyden wants communication with the public started now.

He wants NOAA to prioritize a response plan for the West Coast states so they can prepare for this debris.

This may mean setting up some numbers and websites to assist the public.

We talked with some people along the coast who say this is the first they are hearing about the debris and they say at this time they're mainly concerned about the damage it could cause the boats that get stuck in it.

Residents agree they would like more research into the debris field specifically its radioactive potential.

"I think it should be checked to see if it is radioactive. There may be some radioactive rods in some of this debris," said visitors Richard Walker and Brooks Diloreto.

"That much debris in the ocean is a navigational hazard and it's hard to set nets long line. Any fishing gear stands a greater risk of being fouled by large amounts. We're talking whole cities of building material," said Florence resident David Swinney.

Most say at this point they don't even know what type of precautions you could take because it's going to be so large.

Some say on the flipside. If the debris isn't radioactive, it may provide some jobs in the area for those tasked with cleanup.