Advice for people in coastal areas
People in coastal areas should:
- Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
- Stay off beaches and shore areas
- Do not go sightseeing
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends
- Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates
- Follow instructions of local civil defence authorities
Links to information about:
Tsunami zone maps https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/get-ready/get-tsunami-ready/tsunami-evacuation-zones/
Get Ready tsunami information https://getready.govt.nz/en/emergency/tsunami/
State Highway conditions http://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/
Food safety in an emergency https://www.mpi.govt.nz/funding-rural-support/adverse-events/food-safety-in-natural-disasters-and-emergencies/
Tsunami damage insurance www.eqc.govt.nz
Science of tsunami www.gns.cri.nz