Residents of Homer, south Alaska were forced to evacuate the city after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake of the coast triggered tsunami warnings on July 22.<br /><br />Footage shows dozens of families taking refuge on elevated ground as they wait for further official advice.<br /><br />The filmer told Newsflare: "Approximately 10 minutes after the tsunami sirens went off, many people evacuated to the 'Welcome to Homer' sign and were not allowed to re-enter the city until around 1 a.m. Police advised us to drive up Diamond Ridge Road to higher ground."<br /><br />The US NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later cancelled the tsunami warning.
