Tsunamis

[AZ Prepper]

Facts About Tsunamis

1. A tsunami is a series of waves that may be dangerous and destructive.
2. It is the large volume and the swiftness of the water that does the damage no matter how tall the wave.

What to do to PREPARE FOR a Tsunami

1. Follow procedures for “General Emergency and Disaster Preparations”.
2. Determine where you will seek shelter at higher ground.
3. Know what tsunami warnings are and what to do when given.
4. Pay attention to your surroundings and all warnings given.
5. Find out if your home is in a danger area.
6. Know the height of your street above sea level and the distance of your street from the coast. Evacuation orders may be based on these numbers.
7. Because tsunamis can be caused by an underwater disturbance or an earthquake, people living along the coast should consider an earthquake or a sizable ground rumbling as a warning signal. A noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters is also a sign that a tsunami is possibly approaching.
8. Make sure all family members know how to respond to a tsunami.

What to do DURING A Tsunami

1. Seek shelter immediately at higher ground.
2. When you hear a tsunami warning, move at once to higher ground and stay there until local authorities say it is safe to return home.
3. Stay away from the beach. Never go down to the beach to watch a tsunami come in. If you can see the wave you are too close to escape it.

This information was taken by permission from the author of, "Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response" by Kenneth Moravec. This booklet (very highly recommended) can be purchased for a very low cost by contacting the author at: Kenneth Moravec - MoravecKennethB@aol.com - (801) 492-9029