United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction 125d ago

When the sea suddenly surges or retreats, a tsunami could be coming 🌊. While we can’t stop tsunamis, we can stop them from becoming disasters. This video explains how countries and communities can prepare — and save lives — through: ✅ Early warning systems — because every minute counts ✅ Community preparedness and evacuation planning ✅ Stronger coastal defences and resilient infrastructure ✅ Protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems like mangroves, reefs, and dunes ✅ Regional cooperation to share data, expertise, and alerts Together, these steps make communities #TsunamiReady — turning risk into resilience. Learn more about how to prepare and protect lives: https://tsunamiday.undrr.org/ #TsunamiReady #DisasterRiskReduction #EarlyWarning #UNDRR #Resilience #CoastalProtection