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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong shaking near the coast where a tsunami may follow.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Violent or long-lasting shaking near the ocean.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water suddenly receding from shore is a critical warning sign.
Scene hazards: Tsunami wave, Coastal flooding, Aftershocks
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — During shaking: drop, cover, and hold on.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — When shaking stops: leave the coast — do not gather belongings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move inland and uphill on foot if roads jam.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Warn others to leave beach and low-lying coastal areas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 when safe to report you evacuated from the coast.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow official tsunami alerts on radio or phone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on high ground until authorities announce all clear.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple waves can arrive — the first may not be the largest.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go to the beach to watch the ocean after shaking.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait for a siren if shaking was strong — evacuate now.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wait for official tsunami warning before leaving the coast
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If strong shaking near the coast, evacuate uphill immediately without waiting.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami waves can arrive before warnings reach everyone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Coastal earthquakes can trigger tsunamis within minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Beaches and low coastal areas are most dangerous after shaking.