in this video you'll learn how to prepare for a tsunami and what to do if one occurs if you notice a tremor or the sudden recession of the sea and you're on the beach or the coast move to high ground either on foot or by car if you're at home you only have a few minutes to get to safety go rapidly inland to higher ground stay away from rivers that flow into the ocean and from the beach and the coast wait until at least one hour has passed since the tsunami before returning home do not touch fallen power lines follow safety advice broadcast on the radio by authorities do not go to school to pick up your children teachers are trained to deal with disaster situations if the authorities warn you that a tsunami is approaching seek shelter in a safe place if you have to leave your home unplug all household appliances and turn off the water and electricity at the mains take any important documents with you have your disaster kit and first-aid kit ready follow the instructions broadcast by the radio by the authorities do not wait until the last minute when the evacuation order is given you you