When Tsunami happens

According to experts, a tsunami is expected to come after the Nankai Trough Earthquake and that will reach Tokushima City within approximately 41 minutes of the earthquake.
Check the tsunami and earthquake hazard map of Tokushima City, and be alert especially if you live in or near an at risk area. When a tsunami is imminent, evacuate immediately and go to the designated emergency evacuation site or to higher ground.

Note:

• Immediate evacuation to a higher location is much better than trying to outrun the tsunami to a location farther away.
• Move away from the shore as quickly as possible.
• Tsunami speed is expected to be about 25 kilometers per hour near the coast, so there is no assurance of safety if you start evacuating after realizing that the tsunami is coming.
• Tsunami waves will come repeatedly.
• Check the locations of designated emergency evacuation sites and higher ground evacuation sites to insure your safety.

These signs are designed by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, so that everybody, not only residents but also tourists, can easily understand what they say. You can find these signs around our city. In Tokushima City, these signs are indicated on the display boards for evacuation guidance, evacuation sites and evacuation buildings from Tsunami.