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Most tsunamis are triggered when earthquakes near the seafloor displace a large amount of water. That water gets pushed out as a series of waves that move outwards in all directions.

If a major earthquake originates far off shore, you may have a couple of hours to get to safety.  Out on the sea, the tsunami waves can be hundreds of miles long but no taller than a few feet and travel at the speed of a jet plane, up to 500 miles per hour. When the waves approach land, they will slow down and begin to grow in height.

THIS TEST HAS BEEN CANCELED

On Wednesday, March 25 at approximately 10:15 AM, officials will conduct a test of the tsunami warning communications system in coastal areas of southern Alaska.  Coastal communities on the Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island, the Aleutian Islands and the Pribilof Islands will participate in the test.

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ADDENDUM #1 ISSUED 4/18/19 11:21 A.M.

Citizens can provide meaningful input on the policies that shape their government and their city through a variety of boards and commissions established by Homer City Council.  These advisory bodies are responsible for formulating new ideas, gathering information, hearing and receiving public comments, analyzing complex issues, and making recommendations for specific projects and policies.

There are currently openings or upcoming openings on the following Commissions and Board.   Click on name of advisory body for more information about their duties.

Open Meetings Act Training for Council, Commission, and Board members Noon to 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers 

National Drug Take Back Day encourages you to clean out your cabinets of drugs of any type: prescription, over-the-counter or illegal, expired, unused, or unwanted drugs--including prescription drugs for pain, like opioids, or vitamins, samples, even medications for pets.  Do your part!