"She said that there [was] a tsunami coming and I had to run up the hill," Smith said. "Everyone was tired … definitely tired," she said of the 2:30 a.m. PT time when officials finally confirmed there was no tsunami threat. Smith, 20, still recalls the 7.7-earthquake that hit Haida Gwaii in October 2012, triggering tsunamis in some parts of B.C. Natural Resources Canada seismologist John Cassidy says people should be ready to leave their homes if they feel strong shaking in the water near them. He also suggests Haida Gwaii residents sign up for emergency alerts to natural disasters.

Source: CBC News July 30, 2021 12:56 UTC