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"Really cold?! I think the word is FROZEN".

Comic by Liz Climo

Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day 🌊

Did you know that B.C.’s coast is divided into five tsunami notification zones?

The zones are A, B, C, D and E. Zones are used by the National Tsunami Warning Center to add specific location details to tsunami alerts✔️

Take time today to learn what zone you’re in so you know if your area is under a tsunami warning, advisory or watch 👈

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/tsunamis



Alt text: A map of British Columbia’s coastline is divided into five tsunami notification zones, each shown in a different color with labeled areas: Zone A (blue) covers the North Coast and Haida Gwaii; Zone B (orange) includes the Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island coast, such as Kitimat, Bella Coola, and Port Hardy; Zone C (red) spans the outer west coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew; Zone D (purple) covers the Juan de Fuca Strait from Jordan River to Greater Victoria, including the Saanich Peninsula; and Zone E (green) includes the Strait of Georgia with the Gulf Islands, Greater Vancouver, and Johnstone Strait.

A Coastal Flooding Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for the eastern coastline of Haida Gwaii from Rose Spit to Cumshewa Island.

Coastal Flooding Statements have also been issued for the coastlines along west and north Vancouver Island, Greater Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, and near Campbell River.

Coastal flooding happens when wind and air pressure “pushes” the water onto shorelines, often resulting in high waves and flooding. This can occur at any time of year but be particularly damaging in icy waters during winter.

Stay away from the coastline and flood waters ✔️

Be aware of risks such as hypothermia from cold water or drowning ✔️

Follow instructions from your First Nation or local government ✔️

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Tg1A50Xnx0X

Prepare for floods: PreparedBC.ca/floods

Alt text: Map of Coastal Flooding Warning issued for parts of Haida Gwaii (in red). Coastal Flooding Statements issued for parts of Vancouver Island (in gray).