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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Official tsunami warning or natural signs indicate a tsunami may arrive.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Official tsunami warning siren or alert.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong earthquake felt near coast or ocean water pulling back unusually.
Scene hazards: Drowning, Debris impact, Multiple waves, Road gridlock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Leave beach, harbor, and coastal roads on foot if traffic jams.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Head uphill following evacuation signs.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay at high ground at least 30 meters above sea level if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep listening for updated wave arrival times.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 when safe if unable to reach high ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report people still on beach to authorities.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay evacuated until authorities announce all clear — hours may pass.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone swept by water needs rescue and emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go to shore to watch waves arrive.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT return when water briefly recedes — larger wave may follow.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — One wave means the tsunami is over
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunamis arrive in multiple waves over hours. Stay on high ground until all clear.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Return to coast too early and caught by larger following wave.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami waves can arrive in minutes and flood kilometers inland.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — First wave may not be the largest.