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Natural Disasters

Government resources for preparedness and response

General Preparedness
General Recovery
Drought
Earthquakes
Floods
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Tsunamis
Wildfires
Winter Storms

Prepare for Tsunamis

Drop! Cover! Hold on! Protect yourself during earthquakes. Go to high ground or inland! The shaking is your tsunami warning. Stay there! Tsunami waves may arrive for hours.

Prepare for Tsunamis

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Tsunami Safety

Tsunamis are deadly: Coastal areas are at risk. Tsunamis can rapidly flood the land and cause great destruction. Strong currents can drown swimmers and destroy boats in harbors.

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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2020 2:21 PM
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