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Legislators press for improved warning systems after mixed tsunami alert performance; $300M multi‑year plan proposed

House Interim Committee on Emergency Management and Veterans · September 29, 2025
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Summary

Representatives David Gomberg and Paul Evans described uneven public receipt of a recent tsunami warning, emphasized lessons learned about communications and public confidence, and outlined a proposed $300 million, 10‑year preparedness plan to fund training, mitigation and recovery capabilities.

Representatives David Gomberg and Paul Evans told the committee that a recent tsunami warning exposed gaps in the state’s alerting and public information systems. Gomberg described receiving a cell‑phone warning while visiting the coast and said some visitors did not receive the same notice, which created confusion. Both…

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