What to do during a marine tsunami

Ensure that you do the following during a marine tsunami:

• Get out of the water and move away from the immediate water's edge of harbours, coastal estuaries, rock platforms, and beaches.
• Boats in harbours, estuaries and in shallow coastal water should return to shore - secure your boat and move away from the waterfront.
• Vessels already at sea should stay offshore in deep water until further advised.
• Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami, as there is the possibility of dangerous, localised land inundation of the immediate foreshore.
• Check that your neighbours are aware of the situation.

What to do during a land tsunami

Ensure that you do the following during a land tsunami:

• Go to higher ground, at least ten metres above sea level, or if possible move at least one kilometre away from all beaches and the water's edge of harbours and coastal estuaries.
• Take only essential items that you can carry including important papers, family photographs and medical needs.
• It may be in your own interests to walk to safety if possible to avoid traffic jams.
• If you cannot leave the area take shelter in the upper storey of a sturdy brick or concrete multi-storey building.
• Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami, as there is the possibility of dangerous, localised land inundation.
• Tune into your emergency broadcasters - ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television

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