How to Survive a Tsunami in a Big City
Plan ahead., Leave everything behind and get to higher ground., Wait for the all-clear to sound.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Plan ahead.
Pack up enough food, water, and emergency supplies well in advance that can last for at least 2-3 days.
Almost always the result of earthquakes, tsunamis are very difficult to predict and can strike within minutes. -
Step 2: Leave everything behind and get to higher ground.
Unlike tornadoes or hurricanes, where underground shelters are sufficient, tsunamis can submerge towns and cities under more than 20–30 feet (6.1–9.1 m) of seawater (sometimes even deeper). , Most big cities with emergency broadcast systems will air when it is safe to come out of shelters. -
Step 3: Wait for the all-clear to sound.
Detailed Guide
Pack up enough food, water, and emergency supplies well in advance that can last for at least 2-3 days.
Almost always the result of earthquakes, tsunamis are very difficult to predict and can strike within minutes.
Unlike tornadoes or hurricanes, where underground shelters are sufficient, tsunamis can submerge towns and cities under more than 20–30 feet (6.1–9.1 m) of seawater (sometimes even deeper). , Most big cities with emergency broadcast systems will air when it is safe to come out of shelters.
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