What To Do Before A Tsunami Tips
Read these 5 What To Do Before A Tsunami Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Tsunami tips and hundreds of other topics.
Precautions For Those At Risk of a Tsunami
If you live in a coastal area that is hit by an earthquake, especially near the Pacific Ocean, the chances of a tsunami hitting increase. Take these precautions immediately after an earthquake.
-Turn on your radio or TV to hear if there is a tsunami warning
-Move away from the shoreline and to higher ground
-Do not go to the beach, especially if you see a noticeable recession of water away from the shoreline.
Protecting Your Home and Property
If you live in an area of the world where tsunamis could occur, there are a few precautions you can take to help prevent damage to your home and property.
-Elevate your home if it's on the coast.
-Make a list of things to bring inside in case a tsunami hits.
-Have your home inspected by an engineer to determine ways to divert water away from the structure.
-Contact your insurance agent. Homeowners' policies don't cover tsunami flooding. Inquire about the National Flood Insurance Program.
What Should Go In a Family Disaster Kit
Keeping a Family Disaster Kit is important in case a tsunami strikes. It should contain necessities for the entire family.
Store one-gallon of water per person for at least three days in plastic containers.
Keep a three-day supply of non-perishable food, such as peanut butter, trail mix, canned juices, milk, soup and sweetened cereals.
Store a first-aid kit, tools, some clothing and bedding and important documents in the kit as well.
Be sure to store the kit in a convenient place for all family members and keep things in a airtight, plastic containers.
Tsunami Tips for Boaters
If you are on a boat when a tsunami is possibly approaching, move to deeper waters. Upon returning to your boat after a tsunami hits land, be cautious because wave conditions may be severe and strong currents may exist for a period after the tsunami hits.
Family Disaster Plan
Long before a natural disaster strikes, it is wise to create a family disaster plan, especially for children. Make the following decisions before the evacuation actually occurs:
1. Determine a place to meet outside your neighborhood
2. Determine a second meeting place in case the first one is damaged or ruined
3. Decide on another family member (apart from members of your household) to call to check-in in case you are separated. Ideally, the contact should be someone out-of-state
4. Designate someone to take the disaster kit when they evacuate
| Guru Spotlight |
| Carma Spence-Pothitt |
