Experts Say 3 Major U.S. Regions Face Risk of Tsunamis and Flooding

Do This NOW: Critical Warning Signs That Could Save Your Life

Official alert chart with four warning levels from green to red showing actions from no action needed to get to higher ground immediately.
Credit: NOAA

If you feel a strong earthquake near the ocean, RUN to high ground immediately. If you see the ocean pulling back from shore, that’s nature’s warning and you have minutes before the wave hits. Resist the urge to investigate the weird low tide because that curiosity kills people. These natural signs are often your only warning. Learn your evacuation routes and practice them regularly. Pick safe meeting places on high ground. Keep emergency supplies ready, including water, food, flashlight, and radio for three days. Emergency preparedness isn’t paranoia but survival.