NEWS: You Can’t Control a Tsunami — or Any Emergency — but You Can Control How Prepared You Are
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 07/30/2025 02:16 PM PDT
July 30, 2025
For Immediate Release
You Can’t Control a Tsunami — or Any Emergency — but You Can Control How Prepared You Are
Redwood City — A tsunami advisory issued Tuesday evening for the California coast is an urgent reminder that San Mateo County residents should be ready for any emergency.
That’s why local officials encourage everyone to sign up for SMC Alert – whether you are a resident or visiting – as well as invite you to attend the 21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Day this Saturday, Aug. 2, at the San Mateo County Event Center.
This free, family-friendly event covers emergency preparedness from every angle: quick Go Bag tutorials for immediate readiness, in-depth hands-on training sessions and direct access to first responders and experts who'll teach you real-world emergency skills.
Understanding your personal risk is a key part of that preparedness, especially when it comes to coastal hazards like tsunamis.
“Knowing whether you live, work or spend time in a tsunami hazard zone can help you understand your risk," said Ryan Reynolds, Assistant Director for San Mateo County Emergency Management. "We developed the San Mateo County Tsunami Hazard Area Dashboard to make it easy for everyone to check by address, assess their risk, and know where to go for safety.”
