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Tsunami Prep: Know Your Zone | Eureka News
Tsunami preparedness in Humboldt County is dangerously behind, according to a new Civil Grand Jury report. After major quakes—including a 7.0 last December and an 8.8 off Russia’s coast—experts warn that ground shaking is the only reliable early warning, not sirens or alerts. With waves arriving in minutes, locals must know their evacuation routes and hazard zones before disaster strikes. The jury urges updated maps, targeted geolocation alerts, and pavement markings like “blue lines” to guide tourists and residents alike. They’re also pushing for the county to stop relying on outdated siren…
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