This information is issued for information purposes only. A large earthquake has occurred in the Pacific Basin near Alaska. The level of tsunami danger is being evaluated for zones of coastal British Columbia. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available. JS

The National Tsunami Warning Centre has advised that there is no tsunami threat for US and Canadian Pacific Coasts in North America. There is no tsunami threat. JS

Zone D, which includes Greater Victoria is now upgraded to a tsunami watch (Danger level not known-stay tuned for more information) FM

A Tsunami Watch remains in effect for Notification Zones A, B, C & D. This includes #HaidaGwaii, the north & central coast, and the northeast & outer west coast of #VancouverIsland. For more info about #BC Tsunami Notification Zones: emergencymapbc.ca #BCTsunami

It has now been upgraded to a Tsunami Advisory for Zone D (including Greater Victoria). ❗Strong currents are likely ❗ Please stay away from shores until an all clear is given Follow Emergency Info BC for more details: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunami-…

For Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C, & D currently under Tsunami Advisory: • Stay out of the water. DO NOT go to the shore to observe currents or waves • Avoid low-lying coastal areas, harbors, marinas & beaches until emergency officials say it is safe • Monitor for

The Tsunami Advisory continues for Notification Zones A, B, C & D. Waves of less than 1ft (0.3m) are expected to reach #Tofino at 23:30 PDT. As waves reach the #BC coast, expect multiple waves over time. Stay out of coastal waters & away from beaches & harbors. More info:

A Tsunami Advisory continues for Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C & D in #BC. Stay away from coastal areas, harbours & marinas. Do not go to the shore to observe the waves. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunami-… #BCTsunami

A Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C & D in #BC. Updates will be provided as soon as new information is available. More info & Tsunami Notification Zone maps: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunami-… #BCTsunami

The National Tsunami Warning Center has advised that there is NO tsunami risk to #BC from this earthquake. More info: tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/20…

#ShakeOut is October 16 this year! At the very least, ShakeOut encourages everyone, everywhere to practice a Drop, Cover, and Hold On earthquake drill for one minute. Learn more and register to join millions at ShakeOut.org!

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