Tsunamis have hit Washington in the past, and they will happen again in the future. Click here to learn about how and where tsunamis occur, how to recognize a tsunami, how to evacuate before a tsunami arrives, and what geologists at the Washington Geological Survey are doing to learn more about these natural hazards.

During a distant source tsunami event, Pacific County Emergency Management officials may recommend that residents evacuate by one or more of several methods.  The Pacific County Emergency Notification Network is a telephonic warning system that will dial county residents through the public switched telephone network.  A recorded message will provide residents the information pertinent to the event.  In addition, a message will be broadcast over NOAA weather radio.  Pacific County fire departments and districts will also be dispatched to broadcast a message via truck mounted PA systems when time allows. View Pacific County evacuation maps by clicking on the city or area: