SEASIDE, Ore. (AP) — Sirens have begun sounding in some communities on the Oregon coast to urge people to seek higher ground as a tsunami crosses the Pacific Ocean following a massive earthquake in Japan.
State officials said traffic was heavy on U.S. 101 near Florence early Friday because of people who were evacuating low-lying areas.
At least one hotel in Seaside has been evacuated. Guests were being moved to higher floors at another.
Coastal communities were bracing for possibly damaging waves of up to 6 feet. The waves are expected between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
