Although it seems a distant threat, tsunamis can occur after strong earthquakes in coastal areas and its impact goes beyond the first sea. In recent decades, more than 60 tsunamis on the western coast of the Peninsula have been recorded, some with tragic consequences.
Saragossa And the rest of Aragon They are not at direct risk of a tsunami, but that does not mean that it is an irrelevant phenomenon. A part of the Spanish coast, especially in areas such as Cádiz, Huelva or the Canary Islands, is exposed. And if such a disaster occurred, many Aragonese families of vacation On the coast, or even the logistics infrastructure of the community, they could be affected. Knowing the appropriate protocols is essential to react quickly and security.
How to act in case of alert
Also prepare from the inland
Aragon also prepares for the unexpected
How to act in case of alert
If you feel a earthquake Strong while you are in a coastal area, do not expect an official notice. The abrupt withdrawal of the sea or a roar similar to that of a train are unequivocal signs. At that time, the objective is clear: evacuate to high or interior areas, as far as possible from the coast.
The Aragonese community has active civil protection services. Photo: Ign
Evacuar should be done on foot if possible, without trying to take unnecessary belongings. Just carry a kit, basic documentation and a small emergency kit. Going up to high floors, preferably above the third floor, or even a safe roof can make a difference.
The National Geographic Institute recommends having previously located evacuation routes accessible in 15 minutes. In the case of being in the sea, the safest thing is to get further away towards deep areas. Do not return to the port. The boats are safer in open waters than near the coast during a tsunami
Also prepare from the inland
Although Aragon is away from the sea, many families spend their vacation on the coast. Therefore, it is essential that from the schools, associations and autonomic organisms The information on what to do before, during and after a tidal is promoted.
Official indications of the National Geographic Institute. Photo: Ign
Having a family plan prepared, with meeting points and alternative routes, can be decisive if you are traveling. It is also key to know how to close gas, water and electricity supplies in temporary accommodations and have a small backpack emergency with radio, flashlight and drinking water.
Similarly, be attentive to official means, avoid rumors and not return to flooded areas until receiving green light from the authorities, are part of the most delicate phase: the one after the impact. Do not forget that a tsunami can last hours and generate several waves, the most destructive even the second or third.
Aragon also prepares for the unexpected
In a globalized world and with constant displacements, no territory can stay out of the protocols of emergency, however far it seems to be at risk. The Aragonese community has active civil protection services and prepared to attend emergencies, and can play a relevant role in sending aid, evacuation of Veraneantes or logistics support if a catastrophe occurs on the coast.
Therefore, internalizing these guidelines is not only a matter of self -protection, but of preventive culture. Know how to act before a tsunami, even if we are in Zaragoza or TeruelIt is a way of being more prepared as a society in the face of the unexpected.
