Tsunami Warning: How safe is
South East Asia
With an
increasing number of Australian's venturing into South East Asia for cheap
thrills and mean deals travel safety has never been more important (this is
evident after looking at Bali and India in previous weeks). But even if you are
prepared for every variable how can you control nature? Following last week’s
tsunami threat in the Philippines memories of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami or
the tidal wave which swamped Japan last March have been re-visited.
http://blogs.abc.net.au/nsw/2011/11/after-the-wave-the-2004-boxing-day-tsunami.html
A 7.6
magnitude earthquake caused 132,107 locals and tourists to evacuate parts of
the Philippines including the tourist islands of Mindanao and Leyte. Witnesses
have described the terror and panic that struck the region once the earthquake
struck with power wiped out and people are unsure on where to evacuate. (For
more details visit http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/return-home-after-philippine-tsunami/story-fnd134gw-1226463167843)
If this was
to happen to you how would you react? Survivors of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami
described how instinct had kicked in and they were able to help others to
higher ground, however nothing can prepare you for the terror and aftermath. It
seems more than once a year South East Asia is struck by a significant natural
disaster which places thousands of tourist’s lives at risk. Thanks to the
tsunami warning devices located through the Indian and Pacific oceans people
are able to receive early notification however with less than an hour between earthquake
and tidal surges in the Philippine’s last week time is critical.
Here
are some tips to help you be prepared for a tidal surge
1.
Know
your surrounds - plan for an evacuation process by being aware of high ground
and how you can access routes
2.
Be
aware of tsunami warnings and if announced follow instructions
3.
Talk
to your insurance company
4.
Discuss
tsunamis with your family
Once again
the question is posed is the cheap holiday which South East Asia offers really
worth the risks associated?
If you say
yes visit http://www.journeyswithintravelblog.com/ to find your next South East Asia holiday
destination.
