Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 1 A Tsunami Resilient Community: Understands the Nature of the Tsunami Hazard Has the Tools to Reduce the Tsunami Risk Disseminates information about the Tsunami Risk Exchanges Information about the Tsunami Risk Institutionalizes Planning for a Tsunami Risk

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 2 Education The most essential element of Resiliency is Education Two stories from Thailand Tilly Smith Charles Ramsden Tilly Smith interview at:

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 3 Who do you need to educate? Emergency Managers & Planners Decision Makers Coastal industry & Businesses Coastal Residents & Workers School children Coastal Visitors - Anyone who may visit the coast Hazard & Disaster Professionals Everyone!

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 4 Elements of an Education Program: Provide accurate information about the hazard Describe what are the warning triggers and what people are expected to do Motivate people to take appropriate actions Identify your core message - say it over and over!

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 5 Secondary Message: Natural Warning Strong ground shaking, ocean withdrawal, a sudden change in sea level, or a loud roar from the ocean are all Nature’s warning that a tsunami may be approaching. Action: immediate self evacuation Official Warning You may be notified that a Tsunami Warning has been issued by: TV and radio stations, door-to-door contact by law enforcement, on NOAA weather radios, or in some cases by outdoor siren. Action: Get off beach; seek more information You may find out that a tsunami is coming in two ways:

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 6 Education Methods: Curriculum Print material Electronic material Workshops and community gatherings Media Signs Siren tests

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 7 Barriers to Preparedness and Mitigation: Unconvinced about risk Risk too big to do anything about Superstition/belief Impact on economy Difficult to change behavior - inertia Lack of information Existing legal & cultural framework Conflicting programs/inappropriate programs Poverty - higher priority activities Lack of funding

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 8 Factors promoting Preparedness and Mitigation: Piggyback on successful existing programs Take advantage of current events Emulate communities with successful programs and publicize achievements Engage the public in the process of learning about the tsunami hazard. Gain the support of the media Redundancy Incorporate Social Science Lessons

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 9 Incorporate Social Science: Identify how people learn in your community Present educational message in a variety of ways People generally behave rationally during a disaster Avoid scare tactics How to change behavior? Get people to talk about the hazard Identify community leaders - get them on your side Assess the effectiveness of your efforts

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 10 Assessment: Emergency Managers - did you understand the alert bulletins?

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 11 Assessment: Humboldt County, Northern California

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 12 Rupture zone of 2004 Indonesian Earthquake 1000 km Rupture zone of 1700 Cascadia Earthquake 1000 km How to convince skeptical populations that the tsunami risk is real: compare to modern great events elsewhere

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 13 Trees killed by coastal subsidence in the 2004 Indonesian earthquake. Trees killed by the 1700 Cascadia earthquake. Calang,SumatraCopalis River, Washington Paleoseismology/images -- compare to modern great events elsewhere Photo by Guy Gelfenbaum, USGS USG Photo

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 14 Crescent Beach Motel, Paleotsunami evidence

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 15 Modeling: known events

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 16 Crescent City, 1964 Historic events: relative risk

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 17 Modeling: known events

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 18 Compare to historic events: Relative hazard

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 19 Resources: GeoHazards International Guidebook Chapter 1. Learn the basics of tsunami behavior Chapter 2. Plan Your Approach Step 1: Learn About Your Community Step 2. Enlist Partners Step 3. Find Resources

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 20 Resources: GeoHazards International Guidebook Chapter 3. Make Hazard and Evacuation Maps Step 1: Develop Tsunami Hazard Maps Step 2: Identify Safe Locations Step 3: Recommend Evacuation Routes Step 4: Hold Workshop with Community Leaders Step 5: Present Information on an Evacuation Map Chapter 4. Involve the Community in Tsunami Preparednes Step 3: Conduct Community Outreach Activities Step 4: Evaluate and Improve Your Efforts

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 21 Resources:GeoHazards International Guidebook Chapter 5. Learn about and improve official tsunami warning systems Step 1. Learn about effective official warning systems Step 2. Learn about your community’s official warning system Step 3. Advocate to improve your community’s warning system

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 22 Resources:GeoHazards International Guidebook Chapter 6. Prevent Tsunami Damage Activities that Prevent or Minimize Tsunami Risk Steps You Can Take Chapter 7. Keep Preparedness Going Long-Term Provide feedback on the Guidebook!! Send me your comments

Professor Lori Dengler, Humboldt State University - July 30, 2007 UW Educational Outreach – Tsunami Science & Preparedness Program (Su 07) Sponsored by NOAA and USAID under the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program Page 23 Resources: Tsunami Teacher