Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services

Are you an Amateur Radio enthusiast or wanting to learn more about how you can help during a disaster? A FREE, virtual training conference is being offered NEXT WEEKEND (April 10 &11) for those interested in learning more about emergency communications! The Comm Academy 2021 is a virtual training conference for anyone interested in learning more about emergency communications technologies and practices. This year’s theme is Disasters Here, There and Everywhere Are We Ready...? and will feature expert speakers on a wide variety of topics, from radio and messaging technologies to communications techniques to tales from the trenches. Learn more about the conference and sign up at: commacademy.org. This conference is recommended for anyone interested in joining our Humboldt County OES Auxiliary Communications Team!

Can you recognize the natural warning signs that a tsunami is about to occur? Check out the #TsunamiPreparednessWeek video below to learn more.

TEST! Here's the TSUNAMI DRILL MESSAGE! Like this and share it with all of your friends! Let's see how many people we can reach! SÓLO ES UNA PRUEBA! #NorCalcoastTsunamiDrill

HAPPENING TODAY! | The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services will be conducting a test of the Humboldt Alert System at approximately 10 AM TODAY (March 24). Following this test, the US National Weather Service Eureka California will be conducting a Tsunami Communications Test. This test is scheduled to occur between 11 AM - Noon TODAY. As part of these tests you may: - Receive one or more notifications to your phone (including texts, phone calls and/or app al...erts) - Hear tsunami sirens sounding - See and hear messaging from the Civil Air Patrol - See and hear emergency messaging on TV or radio THIS IS ONLY A TEST. **PLEASE SHARE**

Did you know that Humboldt County recently updated its Tsunami Hazard Maps? A tsunami could occur at any time following a large earthquake - so it's important that you know the zones ahead of time. Check out the interactive Tsunami Hazard Map: https://maps.conservation.ca.gov//informati/ts_evacuation/ In today's #TsunamiPreparednessWeek video, US National Weather Service Eureka California's Ryan Aylward talks about tsunami hazard zones. Check it out below DON'T FORGET: The Tsunami Communications Test is scheduled for TOMORROW, MARCH 24 from 11 a.m. - noon.

A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We’ve all seen it happen too oftenon the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen to people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder by learning how to #STOPTHEBLEED. Take a training and learn more here: https://www.stopthebleed.org/training Are you ready to start helping your community? Along with taking a Stop the Bleed course, consider joining a... Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)! CERT members are trained to assist our community in times of emergency, disaster and/or great need. Learn more at https://www.humboldtcert.com/. Learn more about how you can be prepared for an emergency: https://www.listoscalifornia.org/ #ListosCA ’ / .

The US National Weather Service Eureka California has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Northern Humboldt County tomorrow morning, JANUARY 12. High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas along the coast. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. A High Surf Advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. tomorrow to 8 a.m. Wednesday, JANUARY 13, with large breaking waves 22 to 25 feet expect. PLEASE STAY OFF THE JETTIES AND FURTHER BACK FROM THE OCEAN!

Last night HCSO Southern Humboldt deputies came across an unusual sight while returning from a call: a 100+ foot tall tree on fire on Wilder Ridge Road. CAL FIR...E was requested and responded to the scene to ensure the fire did not spread. It is unknown what caused the fire at this time, however per CAL FIRE , at least three similar incidents occurred roughly this time last year. See more

Do you know what to do if your loved one needs CPR? CPR is a valuable tool to have during an emergency and can save lives. Watch this tutorial by the American Heart Association to learn the proper way to do CPR: https://fb.watch/2QoZOREcly/... Are you ready to begin helping your community? The first step is to get prepared! Learn more about how you can be prepared for an emergency: https://www.listoscalifornia.org/ #ListosCA ’ / .

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A Wind Advisory is in effect through midday today with 50 mph winds expected. A High Surf Advisory is in effect through Tuesday afternoon. Residents and visitors should STAY OFF THE JETTIES and stay further back from the surf. Information from US National Weather Service Eureka California

Happy New Year, Humboldt! #ResolveToBeReady

High Surf Advisory is in place for 4 AM Friday through 10 PM Friday. A new large long-period swell around 18 feet is expected to build on Friday. Expect breaker... waves around 20 to 23 foot for west to northwest facing beaches to bring hazardous conditions for the beachgoers and mariners Friday morning through evening. Beachgoers should exercise caution. Avoid dangerous locations such as exposed rocks and jetties and steep beaches. Stay farther back from the surf zone. Larger sets can appear suddenly and can be dangerous if you are not paying attention. Never turn your back on the ocean! See more