As Manhattan Beach and other coastal communities gear up for Tsunami Preparedness Week (March 22 to March 30, 2025), emergency management agencies and organizations nationwide are emphasizing the importance of readiness. The annual campaign aims to educate our community on tsunami risks, warning signs, and safety measures to help save lives.

We encourage our community to sign up for emergency alerts, review evacuation routes, and take this opportunity to assemble emergency kits or if you already have emergency kits ready, a reminder to check on the contents.

Early action is key in the event of a tsunami. Knowing the natural warning signs, such as strong or long earthquakes and sudden changes in ocean behavior, can make all the difference.

For more information on how to prepare, please visit these resource sites:

• Emergency Preparedness
• Emergency Plans
• Tsunami Zone
• How to participate and Prepare
• Tsunami Zone Resources
• Do you know your zone
• Welcome to the Tsunami Zone in California!
• Cal OES My Hazards - How does MyHazards work?
  MyHazards is a tool for the general public to discover hazards in their area (earthquake, flood, fire, and tsunami) and learn steps to reduce personal risk. Using the MyHazards tool, users may enter an address, city, zip code, or may select a location from a map. The map targets the location, and allows users to zoom and scroll to their desired view. The screen then presents information on the risks identified within the search radius, and recommended actions. MyHazards website performs best when using Internet Explorer. Hazard Data is approximate and data layer visibility are subject to the extent of the Map.
• California Department of Conservation - California Tsunami Maps
• California Tsunami Preparedness Guide