Northern California Tsunami Response Update for March 17

SAN FRANCISCO – The Unified Command continues coordinated efforts in response to last week’s tsunami impacts to Crescent City, Santa Cruz and other affected coastal areas. Operational priorities for this response include: Ensuring the safety of responders and the public. Assessing and mitigating potential pollution threats. The public is asked to follow local officials’ directions and to...

Crisis counseling, chaplain services arrive at Crescent City

The Southern Baptist California Disaster Relief Chaplains arrived in Crescent City Monday to provide support to the victims of the recent tsunami. Services provided include emotional support, spiritual care, crisis intervention and trauma relief. The Chaplains work closely with the American Red Cross to provide these services wherever needed. They will be available at the Lighthouse Community Center...

Air Station Humboldt Bay responds to people in the water in Crescent City

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. – U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay received a report from a Good Samaritan via 911 Emergency Dispatch that two people were in the water at Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City at 2:14 p.m. today.