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Please see the following message from the City of Palo Alto:

Staff is monitoring the recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake to hit Russia, noting that the California Coast is under a Tsunami Advisory according to the National Tsunami Warning Center at this time with early reports noting that first waves expect to be less than a foot after midnight. There does not appear to be immediate safety concerns or threats to Palo Alto, though the situation is still under review. No evacuations are necessary. As a precaution, please avoid the Baylands areas. Possible impacts to California are still being evaluated and will take more time before potential impacts are fully known. As a reminder our risk of Tsunami here in Palo Alto are low, with primary impacts possible in the Baylands. There are currently no impacts to City operations from the earthquake. Please only call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Consider signing up for emergency alerts. We will share another update around 9 p.m. as additional details become available. More at https://bit.ly/4l41B4w