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Tsunami

Tsunami

Tsunami | Get a Tsunami Kit | Make a Plan | Prepare | During theTsunami | After the Tsunami


What to do after a Tsunami

  • Return home only after local officials tell you it is safe. A tsunami is a series of waves that may continue for hours. Do not assume that after one wave the danger is over. The next wave may be larger than the first one.

  • Go to a designated public shelter if you have been told to evacuate or you feel it is unsafe to remain in your home. Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345).

  • Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might interfere with emergency response operations and put you at further risk from the residual effects of floods.

  • Stay away from debris in the water; it may pose a safety hazard to people or pets.

  • Check yourself for injuries and get first aid as needed before helping injured or trapped persons.

  • If someone needs to be rescued, call professionals with the right equipment to help. Many people have been killed or injured trying to rescue others.
  • Help people who require special assistance—infants, elderly people, those without transportation, people with access and functional needs and large families who may need additional help in an emergency situation.

  • Continue using a NOAA Weather Radio or tuning to a Coast Guard station or a local radio or television station for the latest updates.

  • Stay out of any building that has water around it. Tsunami water can cause floors to crack or walls to collapse.

  • Use caution when re-entering buildings or homes. Tsunami-driven floodwater may have damaged buildings where you least expect it. Carefully watch every step you take.

  • To avoid injury, wear protective clothing and be cautious when cleaning up.

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