2023 California Tsunami Awareness Webinar (March 15, 2023)

Learn How to Take the High Ground - When a Tsunami is on its Way
This was a tsunami awareness webinar led by experts and leaders from the California Geological Survey, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and Earthquake Country Alliance. Attendees learned about tsunami hazards in California - what they are, where they originate, tsunami hazard maps, and more. The webinar also covered tsunami alert and warning safety messaging (and the state’s planned response), as well as what to do before, during, and after a tsunami occurs.
AGENDA
Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC) - Welcome | ECA Overview & Announcements
Nick Graehl (Engineering Geologist, California Geological Survey) - Overview of Tsunami Hazards in California
Matthew Palmer (Tsunami Planning Coordinator, CalOES) - Tsunami Alerts and Warnings, Safety Messaging, and How the State Will Respond
Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC) - TsunamiZone Resources, Registration, and more.
Q&A