Tsunamis happen more often in California than you might think. The damages also cost the State a pretty penny. In response to this, California is getting proactive about warning residents to be prepared for tsunamis. Humboldt State University has produced a pamphlet on emergency preparedness and Tsunamis.
“I can’t think of any other natural disaster where awareness and knowledge is as important as with tsunamis,” said Lori Dengler, chairwoman of Humboldt State’s geology department. “Knowing to drop, cover and hold on during a quake, that is a good thing to do, but how we build our structures is more important in protecting lives.”
For a tsunami, knowing enough to flee beaches and low-lying areas for high ground in the event of an earthquake or a drop in sea level will save your life, said Troy Nicolini, the warning coordinator for the National Weather Service in Eureka.
The need to act quickly in a Tsunami is crucial. You won’t have the luxury of time to gather what you need to evacuate. Therefore, plan ahead of time where to evacuate to and have a pre-made car kit ready to go. You can also use your home kit to bunker down after an earthquake.
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