01/08 Tsunami Signage
Tsunami Signage Technical Standard [TS 01/08]
Signage is an integral part of a tsunami risk management system. Signage is an effective mechanism for public education on the risk posed by tsunamis and the appropriate response to a tsunami event. Appropriate signage will be a significant contribution to the management of the risk posed by tsunamis by assisting the execution of evacuation plans. As a consequence, tsunami risk
management is strengthened by the alignment of signage, public education, and response planning.
Development of a national standard towards tsunami signage is intended to support both public education and preparation. Maximisation of commonality of signage across the community will assist recognition and understanding of the signage by tourists and travellers. A national standard would enable public education at the national level to provide examples of tsunami signage.
Five categories of signs are established in this technical standard to support public education and the response to tsunamis:
- Evacuation zone
- Information board
- Evacuation route
- Evacuation safe-location
- Previous event (impact/elevation)
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