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Please answer these quick questions to help us measure your community’s understanding of tsunamis and how we can improve it. Thank you!

There are 19 questions and it should take less than three minutes.

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* 1. How concerned are you about a tsunami hitting your area?

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* 2. What do you think a tsunami is?

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* 3. What do you think most commonly causes a tsunami?

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* 4. When do tsunamis typically occur?

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* 5. A distant tsunami is most commonly triggered by an undersea earthquake far away from Oregon. What is your first indication that a distant tsunami is approaching?

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* 6. A local tsunami is most commonly triggered by an undersea earthquake near the Oregon coast. What is your first indication that a local tsunami is approaching?

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* 7. Let’s say the ground shakes strongly, indicating that a local tsunami is on the way. What would be your first response after the shaking stops?

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* 8. For a distant tsunami, what is the estimated time you will have to reach high ground?

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* 9. For a local tsunami, what is the estimated time you will have to reach high ground?

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* 10. Once the tsunami, distant or local, hits shore, when is it safe to return to low-lying areas?

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* 11. Have you and your household developed an emergency plan for a tsunami?

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* 12. Do you have children in school?

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* 13. If yes, are you familiar with the school’s emergency plan and evacuation procedure?

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* 14. If you wanted to get more information on tsunamis, where would it be most convenient to do so?

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* 15. Are you male or female?

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* 16. What is your age?

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* 17. Would anyone in your household or neighborhood benefit from tsunami preparedness information in a language other than English?

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* 18. How much time do you spend on the Oregon coast?

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* 19. What type of household do you live in?

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