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Where would be the safest place to be if you were in danger of a tsunami?
Go to high ground or inland. ✓ Tsunami Advisory: Take Action—A tsunami with potential for strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or very near the water is expected or occurring. There may be flooding of beach and harbor areas. Stay out of the water and away from beaches and waterways.
Is it better to be inside or outside during a tsunami?
If indoors, DROP under a sturdy table or object, COVER your head and neck and HOLD ON. If outdoors, move to a clear area if you can safely do so – away from trees, beach cliffs, signs and other hazards – and drop* to the ground. If you are outside of a tsunami hazard zone, stay where you are.
Can you jump over a tsunami?
You can’t surf a tsunami because it doesn’t have a face. Many people have the misconception that a tsunami wave will resemble the 25-foot waves at Jaws, Waimea or Maverick’s, but this is incorrect: those waves look nothing like a tsunami. On a tsunami, there’s no face, so there’s nothing for a surfboard to grip.
What to do if a tsunami hits?
Listen to emergency information and alerts. Evacuate: DO NOT wait! Leave as soon as you see any natural signs of a tsunami or receive an official tsunami warning….Drop, Cover, then Hold On.
- Always follow the instructions from local emergency managers.
- Make plans to shelter with friends and family, if possible.
Where is the safest place to be during a tsunami?
Tsunami generally behave more like floods than typical waves, with large volumes of water moving inland above normal sea level. Thus, a safe place during a tsunami is uphill a sufficient distance to be above the maximum reach of the tsunami.
What should you do if you see a tsunami coming?
If you can see it, you are too close to escape. Should a tsunami occur and you cannot get to higher ground, stay inside where you are protected from the water. It’s best to be on the landward side of the house, away from windows. Often tsunamis occur in multiple waves that can occur minutes apart, but also as much as one hour apart.
What side of the house should you be on during a tsunami?
It’s best to be on the landward side of the house, away from windows. Often tsunamis occur in multiple waves that can occur minutes apart, but also as much as one hour apart. Monitor the tsunami’s progress and listen for warnings or instructions from local officials. If you are safe when the first tsunami hits,…
Is it safe to drive during a tsunami?
If you are safe when the first tsunami hits, stay put until authorities declare all is safe. After a tsunami hits, you may encounter flood waters. Flood waters can be dangerous to walk or drive through. Before driving anywhere, it is best to listen carefully to rescue officials who will be coordinating evacuation plans.