Crescent City’s Tsunami Alerts Reveal Ongoing Risks Ignored by National Preparedness
Despite decades of warnings and a devastating tsunami in 1964, Crescent City remains dangerously exposed to tsunami threats, highlighting failures in national disaster readiness and coastal management.
When Crescent City, California—a small coastal town with a population of just 6,600—once again faces the threat of tsunamis, it exposes a sobering reality: America’s disaster preparedness still falls short on protecting vulnerable communities. Early Wednesday morning, officials warned residents to stay off beaches and waterways as powerful tidal surges battered the harbor, damaging critical infrastructure like the city’s dock.How Many Warnings Before We Take Coastal Safety Seriously?This isn’t the first time Crescent City has confronted a deadly wave. The tragic history dates back over six decades to the horrific 1964 Alaska earthquake-triggered tsunami that devastated parts of the Pacific...
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