Tsunami Awareness

Know Your Tsunami Zone

BC coastal communities are divided into five tsunami notification zones. Knowing your zone will help when a Warning, Advisory or Watch is issued.

The Comox Valley is in Zone E (Green Zone)

Tsunami Notification Zone Map
Zone E - Tsunami Notification Zones 

Emergency Preparedness Tips

  • Ensure you have enough food/water for a minimum of 72 hours;
  • Make an emergency preparedness kit;
  • Have a grab and go bag accessible;
  • Make a plan for your family and pets;
  • Sign up for FREE local emergency notifications - visit our Get Notified page and have alerts delivered to your landline or mobile device;
  • Know your tsunami zone.

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