A tsunami advisory is in effect for Los Angeles County beaches and Marina del Rey, with the first waves expected around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30. The waves of 1 foot or less are expected to last at least nine hours, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center.
People should stay away from beaches, harbors, marinas and waterways due to strong waves and currents. They should also avoid jetties, piers, boat docks and waterfront walkways.
The L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) is taking the following actions to get ready for the tsunami’s impact:
- Keeping beaches, beach restrooms, beach accessways and beach and Marina del Rey parking lots closed until at least noon Wednesday
- Moving DBH trucks, tractors and other heavy equipment to higher ground
- Pulling DBH vessels out of the water when possible
- Contacting Marina del Rey lessees and working with the Marina del Rey Harbor Patrol to make sure Marina residents are aware of the advisory
- Canceling events sponsored by DBH, beach camps and other permitted activities on DBH-managed beaches that are scheduled for Wednesday morning
Guests at the Dockweiler RV Park have been advised to more to higher ground. DBH is working to provide alternate parking.
DBH is also supporting preparation efforts by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and its Harbor Patrol, the L.A. County Fire Department and its lifeguards, and the L.A. County Office of Emergency Management.
For the latest updates:
- Sign up for real-time alerts at Alert.LACounty.gov.
- Follow local news and official County channels.
An advisory is the middle tier of the Tsunami Warning Center’s alert system. It means that residents should stay away from beaches and coastal areas because of the possibility of flooding and dangerous currents.
