BE PREPARED FOR A
TSUNAMI
A tsunami can kill or injure people and damage or destroy buildings and infrastructure as waves come in and go out.
A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions, or asteroids.
Travels 20-30 miles per hour with waves 10-100 feet high.
Causes flooding and creates problems with transportation, power, communications, and drinking water.
Can happen anywhere along U.S. coasts
IF YOU ARE UNDER A TSUNAMI WARNING
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Get to high ground as far inland as possible.
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Listen to emergency information and alerts.
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Be alert to signs of a tsunami, such as a sudden rise or draining of ocean waters.
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Evacuate: DO NOT wait! Leave when you see any natural signs of a tsunami OR hear an official tsunami warning.
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If you are in a boat, go out to sea.
HOW TO STAY SAFE
WHEN A TSUNAMI THREATENS
Prepare
NOW
Survive
DURING
Be Safe
AFTER
