Tsunamis are rare events, but can be extremely deadly. In the past 100 years, 58 of them have claimed more than 260,000 lives, or an average of 4,600 per disaster, surpassing any other natural hazard.

KAUAK‘I, Hawai‘i (Island News) -- Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is promoting the upcoming Tsunami Awareness Month in April. KEMA officials is urging residents to know evacuation zones and ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii. Since the state is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the island chain must remain prepared for a potential tsunami year-round.

Guam’s tsunami preparedness was put to the test on July 30 in the wake of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that hit Russia.

In recognition of Tsunami Preparedness Week (March 22-30), Santa Barbara County Parks and the County Office of Emergency Management will host Tsunami Walk & Roll Events at local beaches. The events ...

With approximately 110 miles of shoreline, Santa Barbara County is susceptible to the impacts of tsunamis. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tsunamis are giant ...

Tsunami-ready is a voluntary community-based programme that facilitates tsunami preparedness by actively collaborating with ...

The city of Santa Cruz is trying to increase public awareness and preparedness for tsunami emergencies through the first-ever Race the Wave Run/Walk.The event, taking place on Sept. 13 at 8 a.m., is a ...

Apr. 2—Gov. Josh Green on Monday—the 78th anniversary of a devastating tsunami in Hilo—proclaimed April as Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green on Monday—the 78th anniversary of a ...

NATIONAL and provincial government officials and civil society representatives underwent a three-day workshop to strengthen ...

Following the earthquake and tsunami warning, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), and the Oregon Parks and Recreation ...

CAYUCOS, Calif. - As California officially observes Tsunami Preparedness Week this week, one of the most vulnerable communities in the state is located on the Central Coast. The small coastal town of ...