Men, younger people, renters and singles are less likely to prepare, while those who are community-minded and participate in community events are more likely
It’s Tsunami Preparedness Week and you’ve probably heard the advice before: Pack an emergency kit, get familiar with the warning signs and know where to find high ground.A study in the Victoria area that looked at who prepares for tsunamis — and why — found those who do tend to feel a strong sense of community, paired with being inclined to participate in community activities.
“Everyone survived because they knew what to do. They knew where to go. They went to high ground. It was really remarkable,” Cassidy said. “Simple things really can make a huge difference.” Tsunamis can be triggered by anything that causes movement underwater, such as undersea volcanic eruptions and earthquakes near the coast that result in landslides into the ocean or a lake.
“We’re hundreds of years into the cycle, but we don’t know when one of those might happen, but they do happen and they have,” he said. Many coastal communities, including several on the Island, are hosting high-ground hikes this week, inviting residents to gather in a tsunami hazard area and practise going to a safe place.
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