BILL NUMBER: ACR 114	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER  8
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  MARCH 22, 2012
	ADOPTED IN SENATE  MARCH 15, 2012
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  MARCH 12, 2012
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MARCH 12, 2012

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Monning
   (Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Allen, Ammiano,
Atkins, Beall, Bill Berryhill, Block, Blumenfield, Bonilla, Bradford,
Brownley, Buchanan, Butler, Charles Calderon, Campos, Carter,
Cedillo, Chesbro, Conway, Cook, Davis, Dickinson, Donnelly, Eng,
Feuer, Fong, Fuentes, Furutani, Beth Gaines, Galgiani, Gatto, Gordon,
Grove, Hagman, Halderman, Hall, Harkey, Hayashi, Hill, Huber, Hueso,
Huffman, Jeffries, Lara, Logue, Ma, Mansoor, Mendoza, Miller,
Mitchell, Morrell, Nestande, Nielsen, Olsen, Pan, Perea, John A.
Pérez, V. Manuel Pérez, Portantino, Silva, Skinner, Solorio, Swanson,
Torres, Valadao, Wagner, Wieckowski, Williams, and Yamada)
   (Coauthor: Senator Alquist)

                        FEBRUARY 23, 2012

   Relative to California Tsunami Awareness Week.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 114, Monning. California Tsunami Awareness Week.
   This measure would designate March 25 through March 31, 2012, as
California Tsunami Awareness Week.




   WHEREAS, On March 11, 2011, an earthquake and subsequent tsunami
in the Pacific devastated parts of Japan resulting in the loss of
over 15,000 lives and billions of dollars in damage. The effects of
this earthquake reached coastal communities throughout the world and
impacted many of California's coastal communities; and
   WHEREAS, Tsunamis are generated by any large, impulsive
displacement of the sea level. The most common cause of a tsunami is
sea floor uplift associated with an earthquake. Tsunamis are also
triggered by landslides into or under the water surface, and can be
generated by volcanic activity and meteorite impact; and
   WHEREAS, On average, two tsunamis occur per year throughout the
world, inflicting damage near the source; and
   WHEREAS, Tsunamis range in size from inches to over a hundred
feet. In deep water (greater than 600 feet), tsunamis are rarely over
3 feet and are not normally noticed by ships due to their long
period (time between crests); and
   WHEREAS, As tsunamis propagate into shallow water, the wave height
can increase by over 10 times; and
   WHEREAS, Tsunami heights vary greatly along a coast, and a large
tsunami can flood low-lying coastal land over a mile from the coast;
and
   WHEREAS, Earthquakes and landslides on the coasts of California,
Oregon, and Washington pose the greatest threat of tsunamis that can
reach California's coastline in less than 60 minutes; and
   WHEREAS, An earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone, off the
coast of northern California, could trigger a tsunami that could
reach land within minutes; and
   WHEREAS, A tsunami caused by a very large earthquake elsewhere on
the Pacific Rim could reach the California coast many hours after the
earthquake; and
   WHEREAS, The most devastating tsunami to affect California in
recent history was from the magnitude 9.2 Alaskan earthquake of 1964.
Areas of northern California experienced a six-meter (20-foot)
tsunami wave that flooded low-lying communities, such as Crescent
City, and river valleys, killing 11 people; and
   WHEREAS, The March 11, 2011, tsunami that reached California
caused an estimated $48 million of damage along the California
coastline, with almost $25 million of damage to the Santa Cruz
Harbor, and $16 million of damage to the Crescent City Harbor; and
   WHEREAS, The lack of warning for seismic events and potential
speed with which a tsunami can strike demonstrates the importance for
the millions of Californians who enjoy the California coastline to
have a plan and prepare themselves and their families for such a
disaster; and
   WHEREAS, It is important for citizens to know evacuation routes
and potential hazard zones for their communities; and
   WHEREAS, Most coastal communities have an evacuation plan and
designated safe areas; and
   WHEREAS, In light of the tragic events on March 11, 2011, the
California Emergency Management Agency, along with the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Tsunami
Hazard Mitigation Program, have designated March 25 through March 31,
2012, as "Tsunami Awareness Week"; and
   WHEREAS, "Tsunami Awareness Week" is a nationally coordinated
effort that the California Seismic Safety Commission and the
California Emergency Management Agency are promoting here in
California through continued outreach and education; now, therefore,
be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the week of March 25 through March 31, 2012,
be designated as "California Tsunami Awareness Week" to create
public awareness of the necessity for residents of California
coastline communities to actively prepare and plan for the
possibility of tsunamis; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.