Welcome to the TsunamiZone in California!California’s Tsunami Preparedness Week was March 23 – 27 in 2020. Information for 2021 will be coming soon.
In the meantime, visit the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group’s Virtual Fair to learn about earthquake and tsunami hazards, particularly those of California’s North Coast.
Also, mark your calendars for World Tsunami Awareness Day (November 5).
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“Know Your Zone” means to find out if you
live, work, or travel in a tsunami hazard zone.
Select an area to view resources for that location.
1) CalOES MyHazards Tool
Learn more about the risk for tsunamis and other natural hazards (including earthquakes, floods, and fire) in your neighborhood, and how to reduce your risk at MyHazards, a tool provided by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
2) CGS Tsunami Inundation Maps
California tsunami inundation maps show where areas on land can become quickly flooded from a tsunami’s waves. Inundation maps are intended to be used to help people plan how they can get from dangerous areas to safe areas by showing where high, safe ground is located. These maps can be used by anyone to plan a safe evacuation route. You can practice walking out of the tsunami zone to be better prepared for a real tsunami. And you can see recent technical reports on tsunamis here.
3) Preparedness Resources
A collection of tsunami preparedness materials specific to California is listed below. You may want to also access our global resources page for more information.
– California Geological Survey Tsunami Program
4) Educational Videos
A list of upcoming TsunamiZone events are available on the calendar.
Event organizers: If your activity is open to the public or a potential news venue, please complete our Event Form.
Media Contact:
Brad Alexander, Public Information and Media Relations
California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services
Phone: (916) 845-8455