Tsunami Messaging - National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program
Tsunami Messaging
- Summary Document (link) covering these topics:
- Wording of messages for most impact
- Definition of a tsunami
- Causes of a tsunami
- Tsunami characteristics
- Tsunami terms
- Tsunami dangers
- Tsunami safety messages
- Vertical evacuation
- Maritime safety
- Summary Document (link) covering these topics:
- Tsunami warning signs
- Tsunami safety -- earthquakes at the beach
- Tsunami safety -- general
- Evacuation and use of signage
- Safety zones and evacuation
- Detailed discussion on why the "20-second Rule" is folklore (and shouldn't be used).