Get ready for tsunamis
Tsunamis are most likely to occur along the north-west and eastern coasts of Australia. However, they can happen anywhere.
Preparing today can help you stay safe if there is a tsunami. Talk with everyone in your home and prepare together so each person knows what to do.
Know the warning signs
If you see any of these signs, act immediately: move inland or to higher ground.
If you feel the earth shake
An undersea earthquake may be felt before a tsunami, though distant ones might not be noticeable.
If you see the ocean drop
The sea may suddenly recede (but not always) before a tsunami strikes. It then returns as a fast-moving wave.
If you hear an unusual roaring
A loud ocean roar can signal an approaching tsunami.
Make an emergency plan
- Who will you call in an emergency?
- When should you leave and how will you stay safe when you go?
- Where will you go?
Pack an emergency kit
What to pack in your emergency kit
- Clothes
- Woollen blankets
- Toiletries and toilet paper
- Sunscreen and hand sanitiser
- Medicines and a first aid kit
- Water (at least 3 litres per person, per day)
- Food (non-perishable food and a can opener)
- Battery-operated radio
- Torch & spare batteries.
If you need to leave, make sure you take:
- Mobile phone and charger
- Important documents
- Valuables
- Cash and bank cards
- Medicines.
Tsunamis resources
In language resources to help prepare for Tsunamis
