Storm trips Seaside tsunami siren, residents scurry to safety
SEASIDE, Ore. - Stormy weather on Monday had emergency crews busy with downed trees and power outages, but officials in Seaside had a different problem.
The powerful storm somehow triggered the city's tsunami warning siren, sending residents and tourists fleeing to higher ground.
The siren began wailing at about 8 a.m., just as strong winds were raking the coast.
The city fire marshal made the rounds assuring people it was false alarm.
The powerful storm somehow triggered the city's tsunami warning siren, sending residents and tourists fleeing to higher ground.
The siren began wailing at about 8 a.m., just as strong winds were raking the coast.
The city fire marshal made the rounds assuring people it was false alarm.