Welcome to Tsunami Awareness Week

23-29 March, 2008

Thanks to everyone who took the time to give us feedback during our tsunami test on March 26, 2008

Alaska Tsunami Awareness Week Proclamation is available here
California Tsunami Awareness Week Proclamation is available here.
Or you can download the proclamation here as a Microsoft word document
*NEW* Read about the Humbolt County tsunami warning test that was conducted March 26, 2008 here
  • What is a Tsunami? Click here to read about the characteristics of a Tsunami.
  • The Tsunami brochure can be downloaded from here
  • Want to read about the history of the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center? Read the history here
  • Congratulations to Valdez! Our soon to be newest Tsunami ready community
  • WGN TV Has some excellent Tsunami videos here
  • Listen to AKRadio's recent Tsunami awareness podcasts here
  • Alaska Tsunami Education Program ATEP
  • WCATWC New message definions here
  • You can visit our Hawaiian Tsunami Center here
  • Tsunamiready web page is here
  • Can technology save you? Read here
  • Watch a stunning memorial to the Indonesian Tsunami click here
    • Tsunami Safety Tip of the Day Know Nature's Warning Signs!
    Strong earthquakes can trigger Tsunami's. A strong earthquake lasts 30 seconds or longer and can cause difficulty standing. This can trigger a local Tsunami. Local Tsunami's can occur quicker than a warning can be issued. When in doubt move to at least 100 feet above sea level or 1 mile inland
    Alaskan Tsunami of the Day July 7, 1958
    Click here
    And dont forget - the Tsunami Warning Center is open for tours each Friday afternoon...
    See here for more details.