This page provides important preparedness information tailored to our local community, and highlights how to stay informed and safe during emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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General Preparedness Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBeing prepared can make a critical difference during a disaster. Here are some universal steps you can take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Build an Emergency Supply Kit<\/strong>
Include food, water, medications, first-aid supplies, flashlights, and batteries. Aim for a 7-day supply for each person in your household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Create a Family Communication Plan<\/strong>
Decide how you will contact each other during an emergency and where to meet if separated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Stay Informed<\/strong>
Sign up for alerts and monitor local emergency channels, such as NIXLE and VHF radio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nLearn more about how to prepare for emergencies through the Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (AK DHS&EM)<\/strong> Learn, Prepare, Prevail.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nNatural Hazard Spotlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEarthquakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlaska is the most seismically active state in the U.S., and earthquakes can strike without warning. In King Cove, the potential for strong ground shaking is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to Do During an Earthquake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Drop, Cover, and Hold On<\/strong>: If indoors, get under sturdy furniture and protect your head. Stay away from windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If Outside<\/strong>: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After the Shaking Stops<\/strong>: Be prepared for aftershocks and check for injuries or hazards (gas leaks, broken glass).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Earthquake Preparedness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Secure heavy furniture and appliances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Practice earthquake drills with your family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Know your evacuation routes in case a tsunami follows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Learn more at the Alaska Earthquake Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTsunamis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKing Cove is located in a coastal area where tsunamis are a serious threat, especially following large offshore earthquakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tsunami Sirens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- One tsunami evacuation siren<\/strong> is located in the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Daily Test<\/strong>: Chimes play every day at 12:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Monthly Test<\/strong>: Full siren test occurs the first Monday of each month at 1:00 PM<\/strong>, including instructional messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
When to Evacuate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Immediately evacuate to high ground<\/strong> if you experience an earthquake that lasts more than 30 seconds<\/strong> or is strong enough to knock you off your feet \u2014 do not wait for sirens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A continuous siren tone<\/strong> means: Evacuate Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An “All Clear”<\/strong> will be announced via NIXLE and VHF radio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tsunami Preparedness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Identify evacuation routes to high ground in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In the event of a tsunami, the official evacuation site for the community is: King Cove School, located uptown<\/strong>, safely above tsunami risk zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Participate in local tsunami evacuation drills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep an emergency go-bag ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Visit the U.S. Tsunami Warning System<\/a> for alerts and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cityofkingcove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tsunami-info-1024x675.png\")
Tsunami Alert Level and Meaning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLocal Emergency Communication Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNIXLE Alerts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe City of King Cove uses NIXLE to issue travel advisories, chain requirements, public safety notices, and disaster alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can receive alerts in three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- View online<\/strong>: King Cove Nixle Wire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Email alerts<\/strong>: Sign up here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Text alerts<\/strong>: Text “99612”<\/strong> to 888777<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
VHF Radio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEmergency alerts and updates are also broadcast over local VHF radio frequencies. Keep a radio accessible and charged at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNational Weather Service – Alaska Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlaska Earthquake Center<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Include food, water, medications, first-aid supplies, flashlights, and batteries. Aim for a 7-day supply for each person in your household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Decide how you will contact each other during an emergency and where to meet if separated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sign up for alerts and monitor local emergency channels, such as NIXLE and VHF radio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about how to prepare for emergencies through the Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (AK DHS&EM)<\/strong> Learn, Prepare, Prevail.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alaska is the most seismically active state in the U.S., and earthquakes can strike without warning. In King Cove, the potential for strong ground shaking is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Do During an Earthquake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Earthquake Preparedness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more at the Alaska Earthquake Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n King Cove is located in a coastal area where tsunamis are a serious threat, especially following large offshore earthquakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tsunami Sirens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When to Evacuate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tsunami Preparedness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit the U.S. Tsunami Warning System<\/a> for alerts and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The City of King Cove uses NIXLE to issue travel advisories, chain requirements, public safety notices, and disaster alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can receive alerts in three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency alerts and updates are also broadcast over local VHF radio frequencies. Keep a radio accessible and charged at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Weather Service – Alaska Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alaska Earthquake Center<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Earthquakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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NIXLE Alerts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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VHF Radio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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