 Although tsunamis are rare, the entire coastline is at risk. That's why cities such as Seal Beach is doing their part to make sure their residents are prepared. Cal OES, in coordination with the California Geological Survey, recently updated new statewide tsunami hazard area maps. These updated maps show how far inland water surge could spread, as well as the best routes to safely evacuate. These just show folks that come here and visit the beach where their hazard areas are and how they would need to evacuate or where they would need to walk should they need to evacuate during a tsunami event. In Orange County, the coastal town of Seal Beach displays the updated tsunami maps at kiosks near the pier and surrounding beachfront locations, making it easy to view for visitors and residents. Signs throughout the town are also posted along roadways and evacuation routes. There's a delay when somebody gets on alert. They don't immediately do what it says, which is evacuate. It takes people time to process these things. As quickly as you can realize, the more chance you'll survive. Seal Beach is among a number of California coastal towns nationally certified as a tsunami-ready community. Criteria includes establishing a 24-hour operations center, multiple options to receive alerts, public outreach, developing a formal tsunami plan, and complying with tsunami-ready guidelines. Have a kit and make a plan. So in the event you do get a notification that an earthquake or a tsunami are coming, you can take that kit, leave, and you have a plan because you've already talked to your family members about it. In addition to knowing your evacuation routes and listening to local authorities if ordered to evacuate, make sure to sign up for alerts in your county or city to receive emergency notifications. Go to CalAlerts.org to sign up. We encourage folks to develop their own personal preparedness plans for their homes, for their families, for their place of business. Be familiar with it. To find out if you live in a tsunami zone, go to myhazards.caloes.ca.gov. And for the latest from CalOES, visit us on all of our social media platforms.