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TSUNAMI AWARENESS WEEK
The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administra-
tion and the National Tsuna-
mi Hazard Mitigation Pro-
gram have designated March
22-26 as Tsunami Awareness
Week.
A tsunami can kill or in-
jure people and damage or
destroy buildings and in-
frastructure as waves come
in and go out. A tsunami is
a series of enormous ocean
waves caused by earth-
quakes, underwater land-
slides, volcanic eruptions, or
asteroids.
Tsunamis can:
• Travel 20-30 miles per
hour with waves 10-100 feet
high.
• Cause flooding and dis-
rupt transportation, power,
communications, and the
water supply.
• Happen anywhere along
U.S. coasts. Coasts that bor-
der the Pacific Ocean or Ca-
ribbean Sea have the greatest
risk.
If you are under a tsunami
warning:
• First, protect yourself
from an Earthquake. Drop,
Cover, then Hold On.
• Get to high ground as
far inland as possible. You
can protect yourself from a
tsunami while also protect-
ing yourself and your fami-
ly from COVID-19. Protect
yourself from the effects of a
tsunami by moving from the
shore to safe, high grounds
outside tsunami hazard ar-
eas.
• Be alert to signs of a tsu-
nami, such as a sudden rise
or draining of ocean waters.
• Listen to emergency in-
formation and alerts.
• Evacuate: DO NOT wait!
Leave as soon as you see any
natural signs of a tsunami or
receive an official tsunami
warning.
• Always follow the in-
structions from local emer-
gency managers. They
provide the latest recom-
mendations
based on
the threat
in
your
communi-
ty. The situ-
ation might
be different
under the
COVID-19
pandemic.
• Make
plans
to
shelter with
friends and
family, if
possible.
• If you are in a boat, go
out to sea.
How to stay safe:
• Prepare Now
If you live near, or regular-
ly visit a coastal area, learn
about the risk of tsunami in
the area. Some at-risk com-
munities have maps with
evacuation zones and routes.
If you are a visitor, ask about
community plans.
Learn the signs of a po-
tential tsunami, such as an
earthquake, a loud roar from
the ocean, or unusual ocean
behavior, such as a sudden
rise or wall of water or sud-
den draining of water show-
ing the ocean floor.
Know and practice com-
munity evacuation plans and
map out your routes from
home, work, and play. Pick
shelters 100 feet or more
above sea level, or at least one
mile inland.
Create a family emergen-
cy communication plan that
has an out-of-state contact.
Plan where to meet if you get
separated.
Sign up for your commu-
nity’s warning system. The
Emergency Alert System
(EAS) and National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Admin-
istration (NOAA) Weather
Radio also provide emergen-
cy alerts.
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DROP!
COVER!
HOLD ON!
Protect Yourself During Earthquakes
GO TO HIGH GROUND OR INLAND!
The Shaking is Your Tsunami Warning
STAY THERE!
Tsunami Waves May Arrive for Hours
National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). Standard
homeowner’s insurance does
not cover flood or earth-
quake damage.
from the earthquake. Drop,
Cover, and Hold On. Drop
to your hands and knees.
Cover your head and neck
with your arms. Hold on to
any sturdy furniture until the
• Survive During
shaking stops. Crawl only if
If you are in a tsunami area you can reach better cover,
and there is an earthquake, but do not go through an
then first protect yourself area with more debris. If pos-
sible, avoid
touching
your eyes,
mouth, and
nose, espe-
cially after
touching
high-touch
surfaces,
to slow the
spread of
COVID-19.
W h e n
the shak-
ing stops,
if there are
natural
signs or official warnings of
a tsunami, then move imme-
diately to a safe place as high
and as far inland as possible.
Listen to the authorities, but
do not wait for tsunami warn-
ings and evacuation orders.
If you are outside of the
tsunami hazard zone and
receive a warning, then stay
where you are unless officials
tell you otherwise.
Leave immediately if you
are told to do so. Evacuation
routes are often marked by a
wave with an arrow in the di-
rection of higher ground.
If you are in the water,
then grab onto something
that floats, such as a raft, tree
trunk, or door. There is no
evidence that COVID-19
can be spread through water,
however floodwaters may
contain debris, chemicals, or
waste that are harmful to your
health.
If you are in a boat, then
face the direction of the waves
and head out to sea. If you are
in a harbor, then go inland.
• Be Safe After
Listen to local alerts and
authorities for information
on areas to avoid and shelter
locations.
Avoid wading in floodwa-
ter, which can contain dan-
gerous debris. Water may be
deeper than it appears.
Be aware of the risk of
electrocution. Underground
or downed power lines can
electrically charge water. Do
not touch electrical equip-
ment if it is wet or if you are
standing in water.
If you become injured or
sick and need medical at-
tention, contact your health-
care provider for further
care instructions and shelter
in place, if possible. If you
are experiencing a medical
emergency, call 9-1-1.
Stay away from damaged
buildings, roads, and bridg-
es.
Document property dam-
age with photographs. Con-
duct an inventory and con-
tact your insurance company
for assistance.
Save phone calls for emer-
gencies. Phone systems are
often down or busy after a
disaster. Use text messages
or social media to communi-
cate with family and friends.
Engage virtually with your
community through video
and phone calls. Know that
it’s normal to feel anxious or
stressed. Take care of your
body and talk to someone if
you are feeling upset.
People can learn more at
www.ready.gov/tsunamis
and www.tsunamizone.org.
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