A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED. A TSUNAMI MAY ARRIVE AT ANY MOMENT.
EVACUATE TSUNAMI ZONE IMMEDIATE SHAKING STOPS. DO NOT WAIT FOR OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION.
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“Safe elevation areas” (more than 20 metres above sea level in brown in below image).
- Johnston Road -> Above Tracks
- Top of Watty’s Hill
- Falls Rd at Lugrin
- Golden St. above Nelson
- Roger Street -> Above Tracks
- Redford Street -> Above 5th Avenue
- Argyle Street -> Above 2nd Avenue
- Kitsuksis -> Above Short Street.
If you are already above 20m Tsunami zone. Stay where you are.
Tsunami Information: WCATWC
Earthquake Information: USGS
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