12/05/2024
🚨Petra Alert🚨
Within the last hour, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northern California, approximately 30 miles off the coast of Eureka, CA.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issues tsunami warnings for the United States through its Tsunami Warning Centers. In California, these warnings are disseminated by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and local emergency management agencies. Alerts are broadcast via Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to mobile devices, NOAA Weather Radio, and other public alert systems.
In anticipation of any aftershocks, tremors, or additional earthquakes, we recommend hotels promptly evacuate guests and staff to locations at least 0.25 miles inland or 50 feet above sea level. If evacuation is not feasible, implement vertical evacuation by moving individuals to the upper floors of sturdy, reinforced buildings.
Ensure that staff are trained to assist all guests, particularly those with mobility challenges, and communicate evacuation instructions clearly in multiple languages if necessary. Keep emergency kits accessible and remain in safe zones until authorities declare the area secure. Preparedness and swift action are crucial to ensuring safety and minimizing risks.
Thank you and stay safe.