RescuePod’s newest Display @ the Illwaco Fire Hall

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  We wanted to thank the City of Illwaco Fire Department and Mayor for their support of our RescuePod Tsunami Shelter.  Being year round residents of the Long Beach Peninsula Gary Forner and long time Fire Chief Tom Williams are well aware of the dangers of Cascadia and know people need to be ready to fend for themselves incase of … Read More

If you feel shaking and high ground is out of reach

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Paul Haung the Deputy Director of the NOAA Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer Alaska has given the RescuePod his personal endorsement and recommendation for people who are unable to evacuate to high ground in the event that the Cascadia fault triggers a Tsunami.  Dr. Huang is a former physics professor at West Point and expert in the field of Tsunamis.  … Read More

The Definitive Guide to Building Your Own Tsunami Survival Kit

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When planning a tsunami evacuation, most people don’t think past getting out of the tsunami evacuation zone. But what do you do once you have reached safety? Do you have food to eat? Water to drink? How about fresh clothes? Do you have what you need to survive a tsunami evacuation? In this month’s post, we’ll go over what you … Read More

How to Create a Tsunami Emergency Plan for Your Family

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When it comes to tsunami safety, preparedness is everything. Knowing what to grab, where to go, and how to get in touch with everyone is key to making sure you and your family are prepared for a tsunami. For this month’s post, we’ll go over what you need to prepare your own tsunami emergency plan. We’ll outline the steps you … Read More

Tips for Talking with your Kids about Tsunamis

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Talking with your kids about preparing for a tsunami can be difficult. You don’t want your children to live in fear, but understanding the gravity of a tsunami is important for their safety. The key is to keep your tsunami conversations age appropriate. Avoid unnecessary details, and do your best to make the information interesting and fun. We’ve compiled some … Read More

What to Do When a Tsunami Hits the Oregon Coast

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Photo Credit: Wikipedia When living on or visiting the Oregon Coast, tsunamis should always be on the mind. Given the realities of the fault lines just off the coast, everyone should know what to do when the big one comes. You don’t want to think about it for the first time as the wave is coming to shore. Below we’ve … Read More

40 ft drop test RescuePod Tsunami Shelter

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Part 1 of our durability testing with our Original RescuePod, 40 ft drop (12.19 M) to demonstrate the durability of the shell of our RescuePod Tsunami Survival Shelter.

Financing Available for our Tsunami Survival Shelter

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We are pleased to announce that Bank of the Pacific can offer financing for our RescuePod Tsunami Survival Shelter. Typical terms are 36 months with approved credit. Contact Jodi Haskin, Bank of the Pacific Assistant Branch Manager 360-642-1047 for loan details. www.bankofthepacific.com                

RescuePod at Cannon Beach Surf

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If you happen to be in the Cannon Beach area or wanted to get a closer look at the RescuePod Tsunami Survival Shelter come to Cannon Beach Surf and see the RescuePod complementing the float tree at Cannon Beach Surf 1088 S Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR