The Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Department, along with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, National Weather Service and a number of Cities and Counties across the United States are joining forces to commemorate Tsunami Awareness and Prevention Week.

National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program will recognize Tsunami Preparedness Week the last week in March to coincide with the date of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami (March 27), the largest earthquake and tsunami ever recorded in North America.

Find out about the signs of a tsunami and more

Before the next earthquake, spend time with your kids to discuss what might occur. Involve them in developing your disaster plan, preparing disaster supplies kits (ask them what game or toy they want to include), and practicing “drop, cover, and hold on.” In the days after a quake, kids need extra contact and support. They may be frightened and under great stress, and aftershocks won’t let them forget the experience. Parents may have to leave children with others in order to deal with the emergency, and this can be scary. Whenever possible, include your children in the earthquake recovery process.

For more information see: Putting Down Roots in Earthquake County
Your Handbook for the San Francisco Bay Region
U.S. Geological Survey