Responsibilities: Every community is different. B.C. has a unique geography, and many communities are isolated and have limited communication links. Many communities located on the coast are not vulnerable to tsunami inundation, while others a few kilometres away are at extreme risk. Communities are also governed differently some are locally governed and administered by a regional district office situated many kilometres away and some of those areas have emergency services while others do not. Individuals must know the risks of living close to the ocean, and it is the responsibility of individuals and governments at all levels to be educators. This entails properly assessing the risk, area by area, and preparing educational tools for the public. Finally, research into the latest technology to enhance tsunami detection, communications, and warning and alerting systems is ongoing to ensure the most reliable systems are in place