CRESCENT CITY — Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena), will visit Crescent City Harbor to assess the damage caused by Friday”s tsunami, today at 9 a.m.
In addition to Thompson, members of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, the Crescent City Mayor and City Council, the Del Norte County Emergency Services Coordinator and the Crescent City Harbor District Commissioners are also expected to attend the briefing and harbor tour.
Thompson issued the following statement regarding the ongoing tsunami threat to North Coast families:
“I have been in constant communication with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding the tsunami threat in Northern California. Until the situation stabilizes, local communities should remain vigilant and heed all warnings and instructions from emergency personnel. Please take every possible precaution to ensure your safety.
“I am currently en route to Crescent City, which is reporting significant damage to piers and docks in the harbor. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire community, including the man who was swept out to sea near the mouth of the Klamath River. We are all praying for his safe return.
“Moving forward, officials from federal, state, and local agencies are prepared to take whatever action is necessary to help our community rebuild. I will visit Crescent City Harbor to survey the damage with other officials. The cleanup will undoubtedly take time and effort, but I know we will recover from this disaster.”
The Red Cross is responding to the tsunami threat in Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino counties.
Following the devastating earthquake and resultant tsunami in Japan, coastal communities in Northern California are preparing for their own tsunami response. The American Red Cross in Del Norte and Humboldt counties have opened respite centers and shelters to keep more than 350 people safe, dry and fed.
Crescent City in Del Norte County has experienced significant harbor and boat damage. The Red Cross now has four shelters open in Del Norte County, in cooperation with local authorities.
