makes it difficult to stand, move to higher ground or inland mmediately. Do not wait for an official warning!
for the Capital
IN THE EVENT OF A TSUNAMI
n the event of a tsunami warning, local governments will ■ DO NOT call 911 unless have a life-threatening ommunicate instructions using various methods. These may you emergency and stay off phone lines as they will be in use by nclude telephone/email/text alert systems, sirens, social emergency personnel. media channels, websites, media outlets, or door-to-door visits. ■ Stay tuned to local media for
Go to PrepareYourself.ca to find out which systems your ocal government uses, and if there is an alert system you an subscribe to.
In the event of a tsunami warning, local governments will communicate instructions using various methods. These may include telephone/ email/text alert systems, sirens, social media channels, websites or door-to-door visits. Check www. PrepareYourself.ca to find out which systems your local government uses, and if there is an alert system you can subscribe to.
Protect yourself during earth
further instructions. (Have a battery-powered or wind-up radio in your grab & go bag).
It is important to remember that the waves will continue to arrive for many hours after the initial rise and fall of the ocean level.
Section 1: BEFORE AN EMERGENCY
f you are near the ocean and feel an earthquake that lasts 60 seconds or more, or makes it difficult to stand:
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X A tsunami is a series of waves. The first wave to arrive is often not the largest, and each wave may be separated by up to an hour or more. Waves may continue for many hours – stay away from the shore until local government officials tell you it is safe to return.
Protect yourself during earthquakes
The shaking is your tsunami warning in the Capital Region
DO NOT go back to tsunami hazard areas until instructed by local government officials.
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in emergency response can play a much greater role in the aftermath of a disaster.
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