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Tsunamis can be deadly, but they needn’t be. Early warning and early action are effective tools to protect people, saving lives, and preventing the hazard from becoming a disaster. To be effective, tsunami early-warning systems must cover every at-risk person, they must be multi-hazard, and communities must be prepared so they can act quickly.

Statements and messages

29 Julio 2020

Sendai Hazards Report Launched

Statement by the head of UNDRR, Mami Mizutori at the launch of the UNDRR-ISC Technical Report on Sendai Hazards Definitions and Classifications It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the launch of the UNDRR-ISC Technical Report on Sendai Hazards

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Update

1 Abril 2020

These 5 countries have advanced tsunami warning systems

Five countries pave the way for progress in the implementation of effective tsunami early warning systems, which are challenging due to multi-faceted complexity.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Update

26 Marzo 2020

Does your tsunami escape plan have these 3 things?

The best emergency plans need to be comprehensive yet simple. Including early warnings, safe areas, and escapes routes in your tsunami escape plan is essential.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Update

30 Enero 2020

Caribbean throws spotlight on "forgotten" tsunami threat

From blowing conch shells to ringing church bells and sending mobile phone alerts, Caribbean countries are looking at high and low-tech ways to alert citizens to run for safety in the face of tsunamis which could wreak havoc on unprepared communities.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean

Update

12 Noviembre 2019

Commemorating #TsunamiDay with students with seeing difficulties

Commemorating this year’s Tsunami Day, ASB joined the students of MTSLB/A Yaketunis Yogyakarta, a special school for students with visual limitations.

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Indonesia and the Philippines

Update

4 Noviembre 2019

Pollution creates 'black tsunami' risk

Renowned tsunami expert Prof. Fumihiko Imamura uses the occasion of World Tsunami Awareness Day to draw attention to the threat of "black tsunamis" caused by pollution of the seas.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific