Staying Safe
Follow these steps to protect yourself from a tsunami.
Head for high ground
- Move to high ground immediately (at least 10-15 metres in elevation above the high tide line).
- Avoid traveling by vehicle if possible. Use footpaths if you can. They are often the shortest and safest routes to high ground.
- If you can’t get to high ground, head inland, away from the coast. If you can’t do that either, go to an upper story of a sturdy building or get on its roof. Concrete buildings are the safest.
- As a last resort, climb a strong tree.
Stay at high ground
- Stay at high ground until the official “All Clear” notification has been issued.
- Tune in to your local radio station for updates.
- Do not use the telephone unless reporting life-threatening emergencies.
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