A major earthquake in Japan has triggered a tsunami alert for Oregon and the west coast of the United States.
Waves of between 1 and 4 feet are forecast to reach the shore of Clatsop County sometime after 7 a.m. and continue for three (3) hours or more.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from beaches, rivers, bays and other low-lying coastal areas. If you are in a low-lying area, move to higher ground and remain there until an all-clear notice has been issued.
It is vital to remember that a tsunami is not a single wave but a series of waves that can occur over a period of several hours. Even after the first wave arrives, do not return to beaches or other low-lying areas.
Clatsop County has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate local emergency response.
Shelter sites have been established at the following areas for people leaving low-lying areas:
Cannon Beach Presbyterian Church
Seaside Heights Elementary School
Lewis and Clark School
Netul Grange
Seppa Church
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