More tsunami evacuation towers planned for Washington coastline
WESTPORT, Wash. -- Any point along Washington’s 157 miles of coastline is vulnerable to a tsunami. In general, the plan for the people along the coast is to get to higher ground. But what if higher ground is too far? In Westport, they have an answer, and it's built on top of an elementary school.
From the outside, some may think that the kids at Ocosta Elementary School have a really big gym. You wouldn't be wrong, but if you take a closer look, it is a gym with a purpose.
“This will be the safest place if you’re here in Westport or in the area along the coast,” said Steve Schmeling with the Ocosta School District.
A safe haven from incoming tsunami waves that’s built strong.
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