Emergency

Humboldt County is NOT at high risk of inundation of dry land from a tsunami, according to the U.S. National Weather Service in Eureka. 

In light of this assessment and other tsunami models, the University has determined that campus will be open today and employees should report to work as usual. Students, please check with your instructors about the status of your classes. Out of an abundance of caution, Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is closed for today, and any planned ocean and bay activities are canceled.   

While there are many unknowns, the University is closely monitoring the tsunami and we will provide additional information if needed. Check tsunami.gov for updates. 

While the National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning, Humboldt County is NOT at high risk of inundation of dry land from a tsunami, according to the U.S. National Weather Service in Eureka. This highest risk of inundation is directed toward Crescent City, where 3–5 foot maximum tsunami waves are expected. Humboldt is expected to have 1–2 foot maximum tsunami waves.

There are many unknowns and the University is closely monitoring the tsunami. We will update employees and students by 6:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, July 30) about whether to come to campus for work, classes or other activities. 

Depending on the situation, communications may be intermittent, please do not come to campus if you don’t see a message from the University by 6:30 a.m. 

We will provide additional information as more details become available. See tsunami.gov for updates.

The National Weather Service has issued a TSUNAMI WARNING. A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return. The University main campus is outside the tsunami inundation zone. We will provide additional information as more details become available. See tsunami.gov for updates.