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A trip to the beach tops the list of "Our Favorite Things" about living in Orange County. But that benefit puts us at risk for a Tsunami. So....What Should I Do To Survive A Tsunami? IF YOU ARE IN A TSUNAMI ZONE and an earthquake has happened, move to higher ground or inland as soon as it is safe to do so. GO ON FOOT, due to the possibility that roads may be damaged. If you cannot leave your area, go to the upper floors of a building or climb up a tree - only as a last resor...t. DO NOT GO BACK TO THE COAST until you have received the "all clear". Tsunami surges can last for up to 12 hours, with the larger surges happening after the initial surge. PRACTICE YOUR EVACUATION ROUTE with your co-workers and your family. Know your zone by going to http://MyHazards.CalEMA.ca.gov.

Did you know there are two sources for tsunamis here in California? Local Sources: Large, offshore faults and massive submarine landslides can put nearby coastal neighborhoods at great risk. An example of this is The Cascadia Subduction Zone, which spans from Cape Mendocino in Northern California to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, a 700-mile long submarine fault. Local sources that could be impactful to Orange County are the Catalina Fault, the Channel Islands Thrust Fau...lt, the Newport-Inglewood Fault and the San Mateo Thrust Fault. Distant Sources: A large, Pacific Rim earthquake could cause a tsunami to reach our coast in 4 to 15 hours, post-earthquake. The Alaska-Aleutians Subduction Zone is an example of a distant source that can cause destructive tsunamis in California. The California Geological Survey (CGS) provides geologic and seismic expertise to the public, and local and state governments. Visit their website to view inundation maps, and to learn how you, your family and your co-workers can prepare for a tsunami. www.tsunami.ca.gov

California’s Tsunami Awareness Week is March 23 27, 2020. Tsunami’s are a real threat to our vulnerable coastal region here in Orange County due to our large offshore faults and steep underwater slopes. These characteristics can bring upon a local tsunami in minutes. While rare, you need to know what to do to evacuate safely and quickly. WEROC will be sharing tsunami preparedness information and resources, getting you ready for Tsunami Awareness Week. #knowyourzone #tsunamiprep