After the earthquake of the coast of Chile about 6 1/2 hours ago, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tsunami warning for Queensland coasts from Point Danger to Double Island Point. This includes Brisbane's coast. There is also a warning for New South Wales from Broken Bay to Double Island Point
Keep checking this warning site for updated warnings. You can also listen to ABC Radio Brisbane on 612AM for updates, and put the State Emergency Service number - 132 500 - in your phone.
The specific safety advice in the tsunami warning is:
Tsunami waves are more powerful than the same size beach waves, with the first wave not always the largest.
First tsunami effects are expected as follows:
Coolangatta after 08:15 am Sunday (Eastern Standard Time - NOT Daylight Savings Time)
Maroochydore after 09:00 am Sunday (Eastern Standard Time - NOT Daylight Savings Time)
Brisbane after 09:15 am Sunday (Eastern Standard Time - NOT Daylight Savings Time)
Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Check that your neighbours have received this advice.
Boats in harbours, estuaries or shallow coastal water should return to shore. Secure your boat and move away from the waterfront. Vessels already at sea should stay offshore in deep water until further advised.
Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami, as there is the possibility of dangerous, localised flooding of the immediate foreshore.
For emergency assistance, call EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT QUEENSLAND on 132 500
Keep checking this warning site for updated warnings. You can also listen to ABC Radio Brisbane on 612AM for updates, and put the State Emergency Service number - 132 500 - in your phone.
The specific safety advice in the tsunami warning is:
Tsunami waves are more powerful than the same size beach waves, with the first wave not always the largest.
First tsunami effects are expected as follows:
Coolangatta after 08:15 am Sunday (Eastern Standard Time - NOT Daylight Savings Time)
Maroochydore after 09:00 am Sunday (Eastern Standard Time - NOT Daylight Savings Time)
Brisbane after 09:15 am Sunday (Eastern Standard Time - NOT Daylight Savings Time)
Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Check that your neighbours have received this advice.
Boats in harbours, estuaries or shallow coastal water should return to shore. Secure your boat and move away from the waterfront. Vessels already at sea should stay offshore in deep water until further advised.
Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami, as there is the possibility of dangerous, localised flooding of the immediate foreshore.
For emergency assistance, call EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT QUEENSLAND on 132 500
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