🚨#BREAKING: The City of Berkeley has issued evacuation orders for residents in the tsunami zone of West Berkeley, California, due to a possible incoming tsunami. This is a lawful order, and residents must leave immediately. pic.twitter.com/HF5blJYd5Q
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Berkeley, CA – In a dramatic turn of events, the City of Berkeley has issued urgent evacuation orders for residents in the tsunami zone of West Berkeley due to a possible incoming tsunami. This comes after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Northern California coast, prompting the National Tsunami Warning Center to issue a tsunami warning for the California and Oregon coastline.
At approximately 10:44 AM local time, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Northern California, near Petrolia in Humboldt County. The earthquake, which struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, triggered a series of powerful waves and strong currents that could impact coastal communities.
The National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas from Davenport, California, to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon. Residents in these areas are advised to move inland to higher ground immediately. The tsunami wave is expected to hit the California coast at around 12:10 PM local time.
The evacuation orders have caused significant disruption, with approximately 19,000 residents in Humboldt County left without power. Public transportation systems, including BART trains, have been halted to ensure safety. Emergency responders are working tirelessly to coordinate the evacuation and ensure the safety of all residents.
The rapid onset of the tsunami warning has left many residents scrambling to evacuate. The emergency alert sent to phones across the region has urged people to seek higher ground immediately, emphasizing the danger posed by the powerful waves. The situation remains fluid, with updates being provided as more information becomes available.
Sources:
http://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/tsunami-evacuation-order-west-berkeley