LOS ANGELES - Tsunamis can occur at any day or time during the year, and they can present a danger for locals for multiple hours.
The Red Cross is offering tips on what to do in the event of a tsunami.RELATED: Tsunami advisory prompts closure of LA, Orange County beaches after volcano erupts in The PacificThe Red Cross says preparation is key and advises people living in tsunami-hazard areas to have an emergency preparedness kit.
The organization also advises people to have a household evacuation plan, stay informed on the latest developments and have a way to reach loved ones if they get separated.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department issued a tsunami warning as they flew over Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday, January 15, warning locals to move away from the water and beach. (Credit:@patti_eckert via Storyful)The Red Cross says if you feel a strong coastal earthquake: RELATED: Volcano erupts in Pacific, triggers tsunami advisory for Bay AreaAn underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.