The Tsunami Ready Maritime (TReM) Working Group is a working group of the Harbor Safety Committee of the San Francisco Bay Region, formed to improve maritime readiness and decision-making during tsunami alerts. The group focuses on developing clear, practical guidance for commercial maritime operators, emphasizing vessel actions, port coordination, and transportation system impacts rather than public evacuation. Its goal is to translate tsunami and earthquake science into usable, region-specific best practices that reduce risk to life, property, and the environment during tsunami events.
HSC Working Groups
Tsunami-ready Maritime (TReM)
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Explanation
Members
Working Group Chair(s)
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Scott Humphrey
Executive Director Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region (415)441-5045Co-Chair -
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Alex HarperDeputy Director Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (707)826-3703Member
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Brad HepburnMaritime Services Coordinator Governor's Office of Emergency ServicesMember
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Brandom ChapmanSecurity and Emergency Management Specialist Golden Gate Ferry (415)254-4473Member
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Brian GarciaWarning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) NOAA National Weather Service (831)656-1725Member
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Cam BochmanEmergency Response & Safety Analyst San Francisco Bay Ferry (781)626-1562Member
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Clark Sanford USCGChief, Waterways Management Division USCG Sector San Francisco 37270 (415)601-2054Member
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Cody Aichele-RothmanCoastal Planner and Oil Spill Response San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (415)279-5338Member
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Dinesh PinisettyExecutive Dean of Academic Affairs California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy (707)654-1020Member
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Dominique Nic SamontePort Security Specialist USCG Sector San Francisco 37270 (415)399-7328Member
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Gary ReedDirector, VTS San Francisco USCG Sector San Francisco 37270 (415)399-7402Member
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Henry RuhlDirector Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (831)775-2126Member
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James Hill
Director of Operations Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region (415)918-0199Secretary -
Jarod ToczkoDeputy Sector Commander USCG Sector San Francisco 37270 (415)399-3410Member
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Jason PattonEngineering Geologist California Department of Conservation (916)445-1825Member
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Justin TaschekSenior Maritime Project Administrator Port of Oakland (510)627-1309Member
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Maryam MohammadpourCalifornia Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy (707)654-1000Member
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Michael HendleyDirector of Security Programs and Emergency Management Bay Area Rapid Transit (510)421-1063Member
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Michael ZamoraOil Spill Prevention Specialist California Department of Fish & Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and Response (916)358-1300Member
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Nicholas GraehlGeological Engineer California Department of Conservation (916)445-1825Member
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Thomas BooneVTS Training Director USCG Sector San Francisco 37270 (415)999-9431Member
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Travis LibermanEmergency Services Coordinator Governor's Office of Emergency ServicesMember
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Marcus FreelingExternal Operations Manager Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region (415)441-6600Secretary
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William TsaiCalifornia Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy (707)654-1000Member
