Your local Civil Defence Group has tsunami evacuation zone maps and regional advice. Make sure you know where to go, whether you are at home, at work or out and about.The colours of the tsunami evacuation zones relate to the areas that would need to be evacuated depending on the potential size of a tsunami.Red: This area could be affected even by a small tsunami. It typically covers beach and marine areas and is the most likely area to be evacuated in a tsunami event.Orange: This area could be affected by a large tsunami.Yellow: This area could be affected by a very large tsunami.Blue: For areas that use a single blue zone (Waikato), this covers the area that could be affected by a tsunami of any size.Purple: For areas that use a purple zone (Taranaki), this area could be affected by a very large tsunami.Long or Strong, Get GoneFor a local source tsunami, which could arrive in minutes, there won’t be time for an official warning. It is important to recognise the natural warning signs and act quickly.If you feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand or a long earthquake that lasts more than a minute:Drop, Cover and Hold during the shaking.As soon as the shaking stops, move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can out of tsunami evacuation zones.Walk, run or cycle if you can - to reduce the chances of getting stuck in traffic congestion.Take your animals with you only if it will not delay you. Do not spend time looking for them and if you are not at home, do not return to get them.
