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Del Norte County approves tsunami signage kiosks, allocates up to $2,000 for permits and installation
Summary
The board approved a tsunami signage kiosk project targeting beaches, harbors and visitor areas; the state supplies kiosk structures and content while the county will fund permits and installation up to $2,000 and the CAO was authorized to sign permit applications.
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a tsunami-signage kiosk project intended for high‑traffic visitor and high‑risk zones, with the county covering a one‑time cost not to exceed $2,000 for permits and installation. Jessica Seaman, the county’s Emergency Services Coordinator, told the board the kiosks will display natural tsunami warning signs, immediate actions, and site‑specific evacuation maps and include a QR code linking to Know Your Zone and Prepare Del Norte.
Seaman said the project is coordinated with the City (Crescent City), Cal OES and subject-matter experts; the state will provide kiosk structures, graphic design and educational content while the county’s contribution is limited to local permit and installation costs. Board members noted the kiosks’ value for visitors unfamiliar with tsunami risk and set a target to have kiosks installed by summer.
Supervisor Starkey, who has been active on community preparedness, praised the education component; other board members asked staff to consider complementary cell‑based alerting and GPS-linked evacuation routing for tourists. The board directed the county administrative officer to sign permit applications as requested by the emergency services coordinator and approved the funding by unanimous vote.
Why this matters: Del Norte County is among California’s most tsunami‑vulnerable communities; visible, site‑specific signage and QR-linked resources aim to improve visitor and resident preparedness during a fast‑moving local tsunami scenario.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with permits and aim to install kiosks in high‑traffic locations (beaches, harbor, RV parks) by summer; the county will coordinate final map content with subject‑matter experts.
