Tsunami Preparedness Week - March 21-29 | Emergency Management Department

Posted on 03/19/2026

Drawing of a large wave carrying a small house

Next week is California Tsunami Preparedness Week.

See TsunamiZone to find out how to participate in the event and gain the knowledge and tools necessary to be prepared for a tsunami in your area!

Tsunamis can be deadly, but they needn’t be. Early warning and prompt action are effective tools to protect people, save lives, and help prevent the hazard from becoming a disaster.

Follow LA City Emergency Management's @ReadyLA social media for more information about tsunamis throughout the year. And register to receive localized LA City emergency alerts at:

NotifyLA.org

Tsunami infographic explaining what a tsunami is and signs of risk, also notable past tsunamis in CaliforniaImage provided by https://www.Conservation.ca.gov/CGS/Tsunami/Education

BUT WAIT... tsunamis can't happen in LOS ANGELES!?

For tsunami maps and other educational resources, see California Conservation for the latest hazard information.

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Finally, get a better sense of all the hazards Angelenos may face -- including tsunamis -- at LA Emergencies and Threats.

For those living or working in City coastal areas, also find and download evacuation maps at the links following -- prepared as part of EMD's emergency plans.

Harbor Area

Wilmington

Venice #1

Venice #2

West LA