Summary
The powerful storm somehow triggered the city's tsunami warning siren, sending residents and tourists fleeing to higher ground. The city fire marshal made the rounds assuring people it was false alarm.
Story Published: Nov 13, 2007 at 10:59 AM PST
Story Updated: Nov 13, 2007 at 11:40 AM PST
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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.
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