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Eureka unveils citywide tsunami outreach plan after recent false alerts
Summary
Eureka public safety officials described a new tsunami outreach program aimed at rapid evacuation in a local‑source event, updated GIS maps, neighborhood outreach hubs, targeted outreach for vulnerable populations and a pending Cal OES grant to fund signage, school videos and evacuation planning.
Chief Stevens, the city’s public safety lead on the project, told the City Council on Jan. 20 that a local‑source tsunami could "reach our shores within 10 minutes," and the city must treat evacuation and readiness as a way of life.
The presentation outlined a four‑part outreach strategy—messaging, organization, targets and projects—led by the Eureka Police Department with Humble Bay Fire, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Redwood Coast tsunami working group. Stevens said the city has updated its GIS and online maps to align with state and federal standards and has started targeted outreach to businesses, motels, houseless populations and public facilities.
Why it matters: a local tsunami triggered by a Cascadia Subduction…
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