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Page History
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| Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tsunami occurred and brought significant impact to team and operations. | Major Tsunami aimed at our location, expected to bring significant impact to team and operations. | Minor Tsunami or directed in adjacent locations, minor direct impact | Stronger than typical natural storm patterns, possibility of a tsunami |
Steps to Reduce Probability and Consequences
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Upon Receiving Notice of a Tsunami
- Disseminate notification and evacuate to your Place of Refuge in high ground.
- If you determine that you do not have time to react appropriately, immediately follow Shelter-in-Place protocols adjusting as needed to be as high and far from the shoreline as possible
- If you see a wave, Shelter-in-Place immediately in the highest floor.
- When you have time, start the Tracking Log (Appendix A) and begin documenting all events
- Determine the location and status of all personnel that might be affected by the tsunami
- Determine accurate information regarding weather patterns and predicted outcomes
- Establish initial contact with the Crisis Manager using the Emergency Number
- If the phones are unusable, attempt an alternative communication with personnel such as a satellite phone or emergency communication device
- Check updated status of personnel and Tsunami hourly and contact Crisis Manager if there are changes
- Check with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate (Appendix E) for updated information
After the Tsunami
- Check with local officials before venturing out from a Place of Refuge
- Establish consistent lines of communication for all personnel involved or gather all personnel to a central location for assessment
- Record any injuries using the Victim Information Form (Appendix B) and if necessary follow the Medical Emergency contingency plan
- Record physical damage, basic utilities, and local conditions
- If you have the ability, coordinate with the CMT to decide the best follow-up course of action
- If there are any missing persons, contact local law enforcement to report them and simultaneously follow the missing persons contingency plan
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