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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami water is flooding your area now.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Climb high. Hold on. Do not swim in debris water.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Roaring wall of water approaching shore or flooding streets.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rapid rise of water level in minutes.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami water moves fast and carries cars, trees, and building pieces.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Six inches of moving water can knock you down.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Abandon vehicle and climb vertically — building, tree, hill.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Grab anything fixed and sturdy if caught in flow.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If on roof, stay away from edge as debris hits building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Help others climb if safe without risking your own hold.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Get above water line immediately. Do not attempt water rescues in active surge.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 from high ground if people trapped below.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wave bright cloth or flashlight for aerial rescue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hypothermia and inhalation injuries common even after short immersion.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT try to drive through tsunami floodwater.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT dive into water to save belongings or pets.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong swimmers can safely swim through tsunami water
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami water is filled with debris and unpredictable currents. Climb high instead.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Impalement, drowning, and being pulled under by debris.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Aftershock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground shakes again after the main earthquake.
Avalanche warning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Avalanche danger is high on slopes where you are traveling or living.
Buried in avalanche
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone nearby is buried in avalanche snow.
Compound disaster
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple disasters overlap — e.g. earthquake and tsunami, cyclone and flood.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone unconscious after water contact needs CPR and emergency care.