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Available Tsunami Evacuation Maps
A repository for tsunami evacuation maps does not currently exist in the United States.
The following is a list of communities with tsunami evacuation maps, based on information
provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tsunami Program
and by an online search of available maps.
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO
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Mayag�ez (see Figure D.3C), Anasco, and Lajas and current efforts in Carolina and
Dorado
Note
: This list is based on information provided by the Puerto Rico Seismic Network.
STATE OF ALASKA
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Whittier, Sand Point, King Cove, Cold Bay, and Dutch Harbor
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All TsunamiReady communities have tsunami evacuation maps, including Homer,
Kodiak, Seward, Sitka, Valdez (see Figure D.2), and Yakutat.
Note
: Information provided by the NOAA Tsunami Program.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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A tsunami evacuation zone exists for the entire Californian coastline and will become
available on the CalEMA “My Hazards” website (http://www.myhazards.calema.
ca.gov/).
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Evacuation maps are being developed as stand-alone brochures (and digital PDFs) for
all coastal communities.
Note
: Information provided by the California Emergency Management Agency.
STATE OF HAWAII
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A tsunami evacuation zone exists for the entire Hawaiian coastline and is organized
around shoreline segments, not speciic communities.
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Hawaii—
North Kohala, Waipio Bay, South Kohala, Laupahoehoe, Hakalau Bay, Wailea,
Kailua Bay to Kiholo Bay, Hilo - Part 1 (see Figures D.3D, D.5), Hilo - Part 2, South Hilo /
Puna, Keauhou to Kailua, Kealakekua to Kailua, Milolii to Kealakekua, Opihikao to Kau /
Puna, Punaluu to Honuapo / Kau
