Hawaii: The city of Honolulu has unveiled a new set of Extreme Tsunami Evacuation Zone (XTEZ) maps, to prepare for extreme earthquakes. The maps have been developed by the city’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) along with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and the University of Hawaii. City officials have also introduced a free disaster preparedness smartphone app called Ready Hawaii, which has been designed to enable residents and visitors develop family disaster plans. It’ll also help residents learn about hazards and disasters in Hawaii.
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