March 25, 2026 3:20 a.m.  

Covering coastal Douglas County:

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and the National Weather Service, is continuing its Tsunami 101 Community Roadshow.

An ODEM release said it is a long-standing public education effort designed to help coastal residents and visitors understand tsunami risks and how to stay safe.

First launched in 2012, the Tsunami Roadshow brings subject-matter experts directly into coastal communities to share practical, life-saving information about earthquakes and tsunami preparedness.

Community members are invited to attend these free sessions featuring expert presentations and actionable steps people can take before, during and after a tsunami or major earthquake event.

Attendees will learn:

*How tsunamis impact the Oregon coast

*How to recognize natural tsunami warning signs

*Where evacuation zones are located at

*How to plan evacuation routes and family communication plans

*How to build emergency kits and be prepared to be self-sufficient

Sessions will take place in coastal communities beginning March 31st. In Douglas County, the event will be held on Thursday, April 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lower Umpqua Senior Center on Winchester Avenue.

For more information from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, go to: https://www.oregon.gov/oem/pages/default.aspx