Safety Tips When Tsunami Strikes
Tsunami has become one of the most devastating calamities this nature has. The recent record of an awful attack hits Asia and citizens living in the area have become aware of the possible danger tsunami can give.
Tsunami is the product of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other tectonic displacements on the seafloor. Tsunami will develop if earthquakes reached an intensity of 6.5 magnitudes or more. Its wave speed average is 300 mph that will last from five minutes to one hour.
People living in coastal areas are at risk of the tsunami attack. Places next to the Pacific's Rim of fire and some other countries like Hawaii, Alaska, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are some tsunami-prone spots.
Tsunami is one destructive force that can destroy everything and it has enough power to kill human lives in just a second. To avoid this from happening, people and travelers in coastal areas should have an urgent response regarding the said calamity.
Local government must have strategic plans ahead of the possible tsunami attack to avoid higher number of casualties.
Tsunami can be detected if earthquake is felt. This will alarm the coastal teams to send out advisories to the countries near the area. There may be no specific target place but an emergency preparation must be considered.
People in the coastline must observe carefully the water movement. If there's water withdraw then an immediate evacuation must be done.
Run to a safe place as much as you can and get updated by your local radio station or television for further advisories. An advice will be released massively and this will let you know when to act safely.
For families, it is important to have a meeting place safe and far from the shore. Each of them must be informed about what to do in a tsunami situation.
For family members with special needs like infants, elderly people and relatives with disabilities, an early response should be done. Bringing necessary things such as ID, medicine, food and water supply, few clothing and batteries is barely important as well.
Consider life as the first priority in your list. Never attempt to bring along with you heavy equipment in your house once you evacuate as this can cause you to evacuate slowly. You should not have the disappointment of loosing your things.
Though it might upset you but at least you have save life, which is more valuable than any material things.
If you're trap in an incoming wave, the best way to do is to go to the highest place of the nearest structure like rooftop of your house or tree. Hold on tight to anything that is strong enough to brace you and never let go.
Tsunami may seem disastrous but can be avoided if you will consider emergency preparations. Just always seek advices and updates from the government and local teams to get you updated about the tsunami's condition.
Posted by Aneka Tips
on 10.11. Filed under