Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day.
What happened
FEMA marks World Tsunami Awareness Day and says knowing the warning signs of a tsunami can give people time before an official alert is issued.
What it means for you: Learn the natural warning signs of a tsunami, such as a sudden sea withdrawal, and know how to reach high ground if you are in a coastal area.
Official source: FEMA (@fema on X) (post on X): Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day.
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