Joe Anderson, Mayor Lori Donchak, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dahl, Councilmember*

The Sheriff Department's existing tsunami inundation maps are inconsistent with those used by the two largest coastal cities, appear to minimize the threat and could contribute to misinformed decision-making during a crisis. The City of San Clemente agrees with the finding.

Existing tsunami signs along roadways are small, difficult to read and, in at least one city, not visible to visitors driving into the tsunami hazard zone. The City of San Clemente disagrees partially with the finding. The tsunami warning signs posted in the San Clemente community have been sanctioned, approved and specifically sized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in their certificated Tsunami/Storm Ready Program.

Public education directed at beach visitors is inadequate, making them the least prepared and highest at-risk population in the event of a tsunami. The recommendation has been implemented on April 16, 2008. The City of San Clemente has included information on its website at http://web1/sc/inf/weather/beach/beachreport.aspx, short titled "The San Clemente Beach (949) 361-8200 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, CA 92672 City of San Clemente Report." This website receives a high number of hits locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. In addition to the Tsunami Warning sign depicted on this page, the City of San Clemente has also provided links to frequently asked questions about tsunamis and also provides tsunami information that is contained in the City's "All Hazards Emergency Plan."