Environment & Natural Resources
State publishes new tsunami zone maps with far greater accuracy
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Find out if your area is in the revised tsunami zone; links to the news maps in the article.
Calendar & Announcements
Expect big waves, dangerous surf along North Coast this Friday — up to 22 foot waves possible
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MENDOCINO Co., 3/18/21 — Up to 22 foot waves are expected to roll into the North Coast beginning Friday morning, the National Weather Service office in Eureka is warning, as a “large west to northwest swell will move thru the coastal waters and bring larger breaking waves” to the coast. Beach-goers are warned to remain cautious, stay a good distance from rocks and jetties, and to never turn your back on the ocean. The waves will correspond with moderate weather, tempting surfers, but all but the most experienced surfers are likely to find this challenging. This past year saw a number of rescues as well as at least five deaths along the North Coast during high wave events, including this January near the town of Mendocino. If visiting the beach during large waves, it is advised to remain in arm’s reach of young children, and to stay back jetties and rocks and surf zone.
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New winter storm system forecast for the North Coast Sunday (updated 3/13)
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Ready for more snow before spring?
climate change
HREC announces “NorCal Climate Futures,” a series of community conversations starting March 25
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The series willl continue until July covering different topics and solutions for North Coast communities facing climate change.
diversity
Ukiah City Council seeks members for diversity committee, hears about new FEMA flood maps
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The new FEMA maps are not final, but could have substantial implications for insurance rates.
