Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC)

A 501(c)(3)Nonprofit Organization Supporting Emergency Management in the Northeast & The National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) on the US East Coast

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Think tsunamis only strike the Pacific Coast? Think again. Over 2.5 M people live in US East Coast tsunami hazard zones, including 1M in New York and 600K in Florida https://t.co/9vw5hbkxzE . Click for FREE US East Coast Tsunami Risk Mapping Assistance https://t.co/EvNUxAxHXT

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A M2.4 earthquake occurred in the Chesapeake Bay area today.
No impacts expected, but it’s a good reminder that the East Coast does experience seismic activity. https://t.co/27MBejsnlz

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M 1.7 Earthquake NE of Asheville, North Carolina
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RT @EdPiotrowski: A strong magnitude 6.4 earthquake has occurred just off the western tip of Cuba. It was felt throughout Florida. https://…

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 10 feet were possible on some coasts of the Philippines.
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History Reminds Us That Rare Doesn’t Mean It Can’t Happen Here!
In 1929, the Grand Banks Tsunami killed 27 and devastated coastal communities in Newfoundland, Canada. The tsunami waves were recorded all along the US East Coast as far south as Charleston, SC

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June 3, 2026 – Flagler County is poised to recognized “TsunamiReady” through the National Weather Service, with one of the last steps in the process being the installation of new signs at county beachfront parks.

“The signs are designed to make our residents and visitors aware of the potential risk of a tsunami impacting our coastline,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “An additional benefit for our county is that being recognized as a ‘TsunamiReady Community’ will potentially have a positive impact on the National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance rates.”

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a tsunami is one the most powerful and destructive natural forces. It is a series of waves (not just one) caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean. Tsunamis radiate outward in all directions from the disturbance and can move across entire ocean basins. Most tsunamis are caused by large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor, but tsunamis can also be caused by landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather and near-earth objects (e.g., asteroids, comets).

The NWS goes on the share that, while the threat posed by tsunamis is greatest along the Pacific and Caribbean Coasts, tsunamis are also possible on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

While it wasn’t officially a ‘tsunami,’ a large rogue wave suddenly appeared along the coast in the Daytona area in July of 1992. The wave was reportedly about eighteen feet tall above normal waves and stretched 27 miles long, from Ormond Beach to New Smyrna Beach. It was also reported that there were 75 people injured, and damage to cars parked near the coastline.

Lord said, “Signs are just one part of a project to get Flagler County recognized as TsunamiReady by the National Weather Service. A tentative date for the official recognition is penciled in for the August 3 regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.”

For more information on Tsunamis and all hazards that may impact our community, please visit https://t.co/fluxGsV6Xa or contact the Emergency Management Team at [email protected] or 386-313-4200.

Follow Flagler County Emergency Management on a variety of social media channels:

Instagram: https://t.co/ED7Y0ASPjC
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Facebook: https://t.co/G4Bm5f5NE6

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Tsunami awareness matters on the US East Coast. The NWS TsunamiReady Program provides clear steps for community preparedness. NESEC can help communities meet these requirements and strengthen local readiness. https://t.co/0A7b426NcW

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Updating your Emergency Plan? Want to be truly Coastal Hazards Ready? Did you know tsunamis can impact the US East Coast? NESEC provides FREE assistance to coastal states/communities to map your potential tsunami inundation area and risk. Click to apply https://t.co/4lKIsIs0hQ

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Tsunami Forecast Model SIMULATION: Historic Lisbon 1755 Earthquake & Tsunami https://t.co/YqAisvvooU via @YouTube

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A local fire chief offers steady, experience‑based insight on East Coast tsunami hazards. Awareness supports informed decisions.
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Did You Know That The US East Coast Experiences about 25 Meteotsunamis Per Year?
CLICK LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT METEOTSUNAMIS: https://t.co/LkYKSzFfhQ

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M 2.3 Earthquake West of Sleepy Hollow, New York

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How Can You See if a Tsunami Alert Has Been Issued? Click Here to Find Out. https://t.co/GPTQ6auPyi

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...but a local landslide induced tsunami may take only minutes to arrive, leaving little time to respond.

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A Distant Tsunami May Take Several Hours to Reach the East Coast Providing Some Time to Respond

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Tsunamis can travel at 500 mph, faster than a jet. Some US East Coast off shore landslide induced tsunami scenarios provide less than 1 hour to take protective actions. Very small notification and alert window. Speed matters.

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Is Your Community in a Potential Tsunami Hazard Zone? Click Here To Find Out? https://t.co/SVvGGxsH6y

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Planning for the unlikely: Cape Canaveral taking steps to become tsunami ready https://t.co/n5AY6zxZir

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Do You Know The Tsunami Alert Levels? https://t.co/Vek2iwY1BC