๐ Tsunami Warning โ Evacuate NOW
A tsunami can arrive within minutes of an earthquake
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When you hear a tsunami warning siren or alert โ MOVE IMMEDIATELY
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Get to High Ground IMMEDIATELY
Head inland and uphill as fast as possible. Do not wait to see the wave.
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Minimum 10m Above Sea Level
Aim for at least 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level or 1 km from the coast.
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Do NOT Return Until All-Clear
Wait for official all-clear announcement from authorities. Multiple waves may come.
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Follow Evacuation Route Signs
Look for blue tsunami evacuation signs (ๆดฅๆณข้ฟ้ฃๅ ดๆ) guiding you to safety.
โ ๏ธ Tsunami Warning Levels (Japan)
Major Tsunami Warning (ๅคงๆดฅๆณข่ญฆๅ ฑ) โ Waves over 3m expected
Tsunami Warning (ๆดฅๆณข่ญฆๅ ฑ) โ Waves 1-3m expected
Tsunami Advisory (ๆดฅๆณขๆณจๆๅ ฑ) โ Waves under 1m, stay away from coast
๐ฑ Get Alerts
- โ NHK World App โ English tsunami alerts
- โ Safety Tips App โ 14 language alerts
- โ Wireless emergency broadcast (J-Alert) โ Phone alarm
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Tsunami Evacuation Sign
Follow these blue signs to reach designated tsunami evacuation areas
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