6 Weeks Ready Week 5: Tsunami Preparedness

Week 5 of Clatsop County's Get Ready Emergency Preparedness campaign focuses on the tsunami that will follow a major earthquake.

"Coastal residents should understand the tsunami risks of the places they frequent- whether it's at work, your home, grandma's house or the places your children frequent. Our website offers resources to help you create a plan," said Jen Munson, county emergency management engagement coordinator.

"We provide hyper-local tsunami maps for Clatsop County neighborhoods, helping you start your planning. Remember, even those near inland rivers need to know how to reach higher ground quickly, as tsunami threats can extend beyond the coastline," Munson added.

To be prepared, you will need to know:

• The most efficient roads and trails to take to reach safety
• How fast you will have to travel to beat the wave to safety
• If the earthquake will cause bridges to become impassable or activate a landslide that blocks an escape route
• What to do if safe evacuation isn't possible. You will need to prepare for other options

Local Beat the Wave tsunami maps are available at the Oregon Tsunami Clearing House resource library.

The 6-Weeks Ready campaign ends with the Great Shakeout earthquake response drill. "Our website has information that can help folks get prepared for a safe and swift tsunami response. We also encourage everyone to register for Clatsop Alerts to maximize awareness potential" Munson said.

Personal preparedness and other emergency preparedness information is on the Clatsop County Emergency Management website.