#Tsunami Awareness Month
New tsunami video gives insight, answers on how to prepare, 78 years after Hilo disaster
2024 marks 78 years since the deadly 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated deadly tsunami waves over 50 feet high in Hilo.
Gov. Josh Green proclaims April as Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i
Hawa‘i Gov. Josh Green issued his proclamation on the anniversary of the 1946 April Fools’ Day tsunami, which claimed 158 lives.
77th anniversary of devastating tsunami that struck Hilo; lessons learned are used today
Exactly 77 years ago, on April Foolʻs Day 1946, Hilo and the surrounding coast was hit by the most devastating tsunami in Hawaiʻi’s modern history. The death toll: 159.
How to Prepare for a Tsunami, Nature’s Warning Signs
This portion of the interview discusses the common “natural warning signs” of tsunamis, what to do if a tsunami alert is issued or you think a local tsunami may have been generated, how to prepare for tsunamis and surprising facts about…
“It’s not IF, but WHEN” – Tsunami Education is Key
The State of Hawaii named April as Tsunami Awareness Month in the 1990s. On April 1, 1946 a tsunami from the Aleutian islands surprised the State. At the time…
April is Tsunami Awareness Month
The state marks Tsunami Awareness Month each April to encourage residents to be aware of the dangers presented by tsunamis and develop preparedness plans.
