Safety
We should also prepare for disasters. First, find out if your
area is in risk of a tsunami. Be familiar with the tsunami warning
signs. Make sure all family members know how to respond to a tsunami.
Because an underwater disturbance, such as an earthquake or a
massive landslide, can cause a tsunami, people living along the
coast should consider an earthquake or a sizable ground rumbling
as a warning signal. Also, a noticeable rapid rise or fall in
coastal waters is also a sign that a tsunami is impending. Remember
to make evacuation plans. Choose an inland location that is elevated.
After an earthquake or other natural disaster, roads in and out
of the vicinity may be blocked, so pick more than one evacuation
route. You should teach family members how and when to turn off
gas, electricity, and water.
These are some of the supplies you should have:
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit and manual
- Nonelectric can opener
- Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries
- Emergency food and water
- Essential medicines
- Cash and credit cards
- Sturdy shoes
- A map of the area you live in
- Personal identification
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Airitight bags to store these items
Develop an emergency communication plan. In case family members are divided from one another during a tsunami, have a plan for getting back together.
Contact your local emergency management office or American Red
Cross chapter for more information. Ask an out-of-state relative
or friend to serve as the "family contact." After a
disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone
knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.
Listen to a radio or television to get the latest emergency information,
and be ready to evacuate if asked to do so. If you hear an official
tsunami warning or detect signs of a tsunami, evacuate at once.
Climb to higher ground. A tsunami warning is issued when authorities
are convinced that a tsunami threat exists. Stay away from the
beach. You should NEVER, by any means, go down to the beach to
watch a tsunami come in. If you can see the wave, you are too
close to escape it. A tsunami is a string of waves. Do not think
that one wave means that the danger is over. The second wave is
usually bigger than the first one. Stay out of the area. Return
home only after authorities inform you it is safe to.
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