Tsunami Preparedness Week

March 25-31, 2012

Millions of people around the world live in areas at risk for tsunamis, such as Hawaii, Alaska, the U.S. and Canadian coasts. And millions more visit these places every day. Would you know what to do in the event of a tsunami? Check out the resources below and learn the signs of a tsunami, how to stay safe, and how to recover.

• Tsunami Safety​
• Get a Kit and Make a Plan​

• Learn about Tsunami Watches, Advisories and Warnings
• Sign up for Tsunami Warning Center Email or Text Alerts

• Help your Community Participate in the NOAA TsunamiReady Program

• Stay Connected with your State

• Alaska

• California

• Hawaii

• Oregon

• Washington

• Find a Shelter (Red Cross)
• Locate Loved Ones
• Disaster Evacuation Centers
• Pet Evacuation Shelters
• Taking Care of Pets
• Health Effects of Tsunamis

• Tsunami-Related Diseases
• Water Quality
• Food Safety
• Sanitation and Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene

• Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Safe Use of Medicines
• Insulin Storage and Switching
  Between Products in an Emergency
• Coping with the Disaster