Tsunami Risks and Damage
Tsunami Risk Assessment
The tsunami damage and exposure results are a first-of its-kind for California and provide consistent population exposure and loss estimates using the best-available methods and data. These results are provided at the County and State-levels to provide resources for tsunami planning for emergency management at both the local and state-wide levels through an interactive dashboard developed by the California Tsunami Program.
Hazus Loss Library
The Hazus Loss Library is a centralized repository for accessing natural hazard risk information, curated by FEMA’s Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Program (NHRAP). The goal is to make quantifiable risk information accessible nationwide to improve mitigation strategies, response efforts, and to expedite recovery.
Tsunami Damage and Exposure
The California Tsunami Program has developed customized reports for possible tsunami damages and exposure in California. Explore building losses, causalities and demographics exposed to tsunamis in California.
An interactive dashboard and County-level summary sheets for the tsunami damage and exposure results are available here.
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Tsunami Debris
When a tsunami strikes, it doesn’t just bring water, it can also carry massive amounts of debris. This includes everything from small building materials to large objects like cars, boats, and shipping containers. These floating items can damage infrastructure, block evacuation routes, and greatly increase cleanup costs.
