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Is Oceanside At Risk of Flood, Fire, Earthquake or Tsunami?
Which hazard is Oceanside considered at 'High Risk' by the CA Office of Emergency Services and what precautions should you take?
OCEANSIDE, CA — You don't have to be a scout to know it's important to be prepared. The first step in preparation is understanding the risks and hazards in your environment.
Do you know if your Oceanside home is at risk of Flood, Fire, Earthquake or Tsunami?
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services created the Cal Hazards website to help the general public to discover hazards in their area and learn steps to reduce personal risk.
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Using the MyHazards tool, users may enter an address, city, zip code, or may select a location from a map. The map targets the location, and allows users to zoom and scroll to their desired view. The screen then presents information on the risks identified within the search radius, and recommended actions.
Oceanside residents living in the 92054 zip code are considered at high to low risk depending on the type of hazard.
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- Flood - Moderate Risk
- Earthquake - High Risk
- Fire / Tsunami - Low risk
What should you do to prepare?
EARTHQUAKE HAZARD
HIGH Ground Shaking. The Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Map shows the potential level of ground shaking hazard from earthquakes that geologists and seismologists agree could occur in California. It takes into consideration the uncertainties in the size and location of earthquakes and the resulting ground motions that can affect a particular location.
What Should I do?
Based on this hazard for Oceanside, use the following mitigation checklist and information to reduce injuries, protect your life and those of others, and reduce damage to your home and property.
Recommended Actions for your Ground Shaking Intensity:
- Secure your water heater
- Secure your tall furniture and bookcases
- Secure your TVs, computers, and electronics
- Secure your kitchen cabinets
- Secure wall-mounted objects
- Secure objects on opens shelves or table tops
- Secure natural gas appliances
- Secure garage - Chemicals
- Secure garage - Propane Tanks
- Secure your unreinforced masonry chimney
- Secure propane tanks
- Secure your kitchen appliances
- Secure your shop or gym equipment
FLOOD HAZARD
Your location is IN or NEAR an area of Low hazard of flooding.
Coastal floodplains have additional hazards associated with storm waves and wind. Flood insurance purchase may be required.
Remember that flood insurance does not reduce the risk of damage or injuries due to floods but helps you recover financially after a flood.
Based on this hazard for Oceanside, use the following mitigation checklist and information to reduce injuries, protect your life and those of others, and reduce damage to your home and property.
ACTION RECOMMENDATION
Protect Wells from Contamination by Flooding
Recommended
Optional
Add Waterproof Veneer to Exterior Walls
Not recommended
For additional information, see Protecting Your Home from Flood Damage.
OCEANSIDE 92054 IS OUTSIDE A FIRE HAZARD ZONE
OCEANSIDE 92054 IS OUTSIDE A TSUNAMI HAZARD ZONE
This location is not within a tsunami hazard zone. However, when near the coast, still be aware of tsunami warning signs as these events can be unpredictable:
- You feel an earthquake and you are near the coast.
- You observe "draw back," which is an unusual lowering of ocean water exposing the sea floor.
- Radio or TV broadcasts will carry official warnings of an impending tsunami generated overseas.
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