Tsunami warnings have been issued since morning in Hawaii after the earthquake magnitude of 8.8 struck in Chile. State Department had informed residents to stay off the lower area and seek high level shelter. The first wavView postes of tsunami are expected to hit around 4:19 EST.
President Obama speaking on the possible tsunami hitting Hawaii that resident should “carefully heed the instructions of state and local officials.”. He further added that government is ready to “prepare our shores” and “protect our citizens.”
The decision to order and manage evacuation is the responsibility of state and local official in Hawaii and homeland Security officials.
