Be Prepared for a Tsunami
A one-page FEMA hazard info sheet on what to do before, during and after a tsunami: warning signs, how to evacuate to high ground, and what to avoid afterward. For anyone who lives in or visits a coastal area.
Source: FEMA. Not endorsed by FEMA or the U.S. Government.
Last checked against the source 2 October 2026
How to use this document
Who it's for: anyone who lives on or visits a coast, especially one bordering the Pacific or the Caribbean.
How to read it: The front explains what a tsunami is and what to do if you are under a tsunami warning. The back is in three columns: Prepare now (your risk, evacuation routes, how high and far inland to go), Survive during (protect yourself from the earthquake first, then high ground, and what to do in the water or a boat), and Be safe after (floodwater, power lines, damaged buildings, insurance).
Read alongside: Tsunamis · Tsunami Safety
What's in it
- If You Are Under a Tsunami Warning
- How to Stay Safe When a Tsunami Threatens
- Prepare NOW
- Survive DURING
- Be Safe AFTER
- Take an Active Role in Your Safety
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