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Natural Hazards

Infographic about Tsunami Safety

Source: National Weather Service

U.S. Government Resources on Monitoring and Preparing for Tsunamis

Screenshot of "Tsunami" website

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Find out ways to prepare for tsunamis, including how to handle disaster debris.

Screenshot of "Tsunamis" website

Ready.gov

Prepare for before, during, and after a tsunami.
Available languages on website: Arabic, Español, Français, Kreyòl, 日本語, 한국어, Русский, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt, and 简体中文

Screenshot of "U.S. Tsunami Warning System" website

U.S. Tsunami Warning System

National Weather Service

Check out the most recent and current tsunamis occurring around the world.

Information in the CGP about Preparing for Tsunamis

Check out some information about preparing for tsunamis that you can find in the CGP.

Screenshot of "Tsunami safety for you and your family"

Tsunami safety for you and your family

National Weather Service

Publication Date: 2017
Quoted excerpt, "Tsunami warnings are broadcast through radio, television, and wireless emergency alerts. They may also come through outdoor sirens, officials, text message alerts, and telephone notifications."

Screenshot of "Tsunami zone: in case of tsunami, evacuate coastal areas"

Tsunami zone: in case of tsunami, evacuate coastal areas

National Weather Service

Publication Date: circa 2010
Quoted excerpt, "Tsunamis are ocean waves generated by a sudden change of the ocean water level, most often caused by earthquakes, but also by landslides, volcanic eruptions, and comet or meteorite impacts in the ocean."
Additional language of publication: Samoan