Reporter:

- We have here the video awareness of the NDRRMC to constantly remind us and give us advice so we can survive a
tsunami.

Executive D:

- If you happen to be living near the sea or just having fun at the beach and notice that a sudden, rapid decrease in
water levels below the predicted low tide. Better act quickly, because in a matter of minutes, you might be
underwater.

Intense underwater activity, generally an earthquake, or an undersea volcanic eruption can cause tsunamis. Huge amounts of
water are moved by these occurrences, forcing it up from the ocean floor to the surface. However, as soon as gravity pulls it
back down, all of the stored energy is unleashed, creating dangerous waves that get stronger as they travel over the ocean.

If you know what to do, you can survive even in a tsunami hazard zone. So here are the 5 things you can do to survive a
tsunami:

1. Know the signs

- Knowing how to identify a tsunami's early warning indicators is the first step in surviving. Because of the highly
dynamic tectonic activity in the Pacific, 90% of all earthquakes and 75% of all volcanic eruptions globally are occurring
there.
- In most cases, an earthquake comes before a tsunami. So if you’re near the coast, and you experience an earthquake,
protect yourself from that first. But once the shaking stops, move to higher ground as quickly as possible.

2. Stay away from the beach

- The receding of the water along the coast is a signal of a tsunami. It retracts, revealing the ocean floor. To protect
your safety, try to stay at least two miles from the water or 30 meters above sea level.

3. Seek higher ground

- Because of how quickly tsunamis move, you might not have enough time to leave the danger zone. Find a tall
structure with a solid concrete foundation in this situation. Run inside and as fast as you can get to the roof if you
spot one nearby.

4. Grab onto something and hold on.

- The best course of action is to grab onto something and hold on if you are unable to make it to a building in time.
Tons of debris will be swept along with the tsunami as it advances inland. This can be extremely dangerous since the
buildup of debris can constitute a lethal obstacle for anyone caught in the river as it moves at a rapid pace. But many
tsunami victims have been kept alive by climbing up trees and broken roofs, or by closely clinging to floaty vehicles or
other big objects.

5. It’s not over ’til its over

- A tsunami is not a single wave but rather a train of waves, or tsunami wave. Wave intervals can range from five
minutes to an hour. And remember that not often the strongest wave is the first to arrive. Therefore, even if you
believe it to be over, stay put until you hear from local authorities.