Homer's Tsunami Danger Zones and Evacuation Routes

Many of us live, work, shop or play in Homer's tsunami danger zone. Tsunamis don't happen often, but preparing now could save your life. Knowing Homer's tsunami inundations zones and where to go during a tsunami evacuation ahead of time is crucial to your survival--you may only have minutes to get to safety.

Learn the tsunami warning signs and how to respond -- it can save your life!

Know Homer's Tsunami Inundation Zones

Recent maps (attached below) published by the Alaska Earthquake Center put Homer's maximum inundation height at 50 feet. If you are below 50 feet in elevation you are in the danger zone and should evacuate immediately to higher ground if you get a tsunami warning sign.

You can determine if where you live, work or play is in the danger zone in two ways:

Find your location on the maps below or on the interactive tsunami inundation map on the Alaska Earthquake Center's website. The interactive website map includes both flow depths and inundation boundaries.
The Homer Police Department, upon request, will pay a visit and determine your property's elevation. To set up a visit, call HPD at 235-3150.

Know The Tsunami Warning Signs

If you are in a tsunami hazard zone and receive an official warning or if you notice natural signs of a tsunami, evacuate immediately to high ground. Earthquakes can trigger an underwater landslide in Kachemak Bay, giving you minutes rather than hours to reach safety.

Tsunami sirens and evacuation messages are official warnings. You can also receive official emergency alerts from the Kenai Peninsula Office of Emergency Management on your cell phone by signing up at alerts.kpb.us.

Learn about the different kinds of warning signs by clicking the attachment below.

Know Homer's Tsunami Evacuation Routes

A map of Homer's evacuation routes are attached below. Actual routes are marked with official blue and white Tsunami Evacuation Route road signs.

From the Homer Spit proceed immediately inland on Homer Spit Road. Turn right (east) on Kachemak Drive. Proceed all the way east on Kachemak Drive to East End Road.
From areas south of Beluga Slough, proceed to Kachemak Drive and evacuate east on Kachemak Drive to East End Road.
From areas north of Beluga Slough, proceed north on Lake Street, Heath Street or other north-south connector roads toward Pioneer Avenue. Pioneer Avenue is well above the tsunami inundation zone.