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Maui County's Maui Emergency Management Agency is reminding folks that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai'i and asking them to prepare, protect their properties and safeguard their loved ones.
On April 1, 1946, a powerful earthquake off the Aleutian Islands of Alaska triggered a massive tsunami that reached the Hawaiian Islands in just 4.5 hours. The event claimed 158 lives, injured 163 people and severely impacted infrastructure, destroying 488 buildings and damaging 936 others. Waves from the tsunami reached heights of 33 to 54 feet across the state, resulting in more than $340 million in damages.
MEMA Administrator Amos Lonokailua-Hewett is encouraging residents to understand evacuation zones, stay informed and have an emergency plan to ensure their safety and the safety of their families.