Tsunami Advisory Lifted for Long Beach, Other Southern California Coastal Cities
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has announced that the tsunami advisory, which was issued by the National Weather Service on July 29, has been lifted as of 6 a.m. today, July 30. This means that there is no longer a threat of tsunami activity along the Long Beach or California coastlines.

The initial advisory was issued following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. In response, city crews have been closely monitoring oceanic activity overnight and through the early morning hours for any signs of tsunami waves.

Fortunately, Long Beach only experienced a small tidal surge around 2:30 a.m., measuring under one foot. As a result, there have been no significant reports of damage or injuries at this time. However, city personnel are currently conducting damage and impact assessments to ensure the safety of residents.

In light of the tsunami advisory, the City took several precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its residents. These included activating the Emergency Operations Center at a Level 2, updating longbeach.gov/emergency as the central information and resource hub for the community, and issuing a Wireless Emergency Alert to residents within the tsunami hazard zone and surrounding areas.

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Additionally, City beaches were closed at 10 p.m. on July 29 and outreach was conducted along beaches and local riverbeds to advise those experiencing homelessness about potential safety concerns and encourage them to relocate. The channel from Alamitos Bay to the ocean was also closed at midnight on July 30 as harbors and marinas are susceptible to fast-moving surges.

To further inform and prepare residents for potential risks associated with tsunamis, a public notice was issued by the City and 32 social media posts were shared across various City pages reaching approximately 209,000 users.

For media inquiries regarding this event, please contact Reginald Harrison, Director of the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, at Reginald.Harrison@longbeach.gov. The City of Long Beach remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents during natural disasters and emergencies.

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