Happening now?
A cracked kitchen wall after a tremor, a shelf strapped to the wall and a lantern on the counter

Earthquake and tsunami

Sabah 2015, Penang 2004Sea suddenly pulls back? Run to high ground now.

RIGHT NOW.

  1. 1Drop, cover, hold on.
  2. 2On the coast and the sea pulls back: run to high ground now.
  3. 3After: smell gas, get out. No switches.
Call 999 Other emergencies

BEFORE. DURING. AFTER.

Earthquake and tsunami

Sabah 2015, Penang 2004

Before

  • Strap tall shelves to the wall. Heavy things on low shelves.
  • On the coast, know your route to high ground on foot.

During

  • Drop, cover, hold on, under a sturdy table.
  • On the coast: strong shaking, or the sea suddenly pulling back, means go to high ground now. Don’t wait for a warning, and don’t go to look.

After

  • Smell gas? Get out, no switches, no flames.
  • Expect aftershocks. Stay away from the beach until officials say otherwise.

GO DEEPER.

7Shelter and defenceWhich room for what, condo notes, and sleeping in the rimba. 6First aidThe first 60 seconds, CPR, the big four, and the tropical specials. 4Maps and safe groundWhere the real information is, and your three rally points.