Webinar Helps Oregonians Prepare for Earthquakes and Tsunamis

In recognition of World Tsunami Awareness Day, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) invites Oregonians to participate in Ready for the Wave: Oregon Tsunami Preparedness, a free, 90-minute webinar on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

Participants will learn:

What causes tsunamis that can impact Oregon
How and when to receive alerts and warnings
What to do before, during, and after a tsunami
How individuals, families, and communities can prepare for tsunami hazards

More information and registration from Oregon OEM

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
10–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Online via Zoom Cost: Free
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Register for the Ready
for the Wave webinar During the webinar, participants will learn: • What causes tsunamis that can impact Oregon.
• How and when people receive tsunami alerts.
• What to do before, during and after a tsunami.
• How individuals, families and communities can prepare for Oregon’s tsunami hazards.

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