Tsunami Hazard Mitigation 2
Tsunami Hazard Mitigation 2 : General: Tsunamis cannot be prevented, but risks presented by this serious but rare natural hazard can be greatly reduced. Lives can be saved by timely and appropriate public messaging and emergency evacuations. However, in a near-field earthquake we may not have an adequate warning period for public messaging, so public education is a crucial element in ensuring public safety. There are many aspects of preparation to consider. Where are evacuation safe havens? What is the safe evacuation route to reach the safe haven? What education programs are available to educate everyone in the community about tsunamis? How will property be protected from tsunamis? How will tourists be educated and notified about the local tsunami risk? Development and design of a tsunami risk mitigation program or emergency plan must consider those questions. Failure to do so can result in mass fatalities, loss of a community's industry and housing, and even total destruction of poorly-sited communities
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