International Tsunami Signs - ISO-approved (2008)

In 2008, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approved international signage for tsunami hazard zones, evacuation areas and evacuation buildings. ISO 20712 on water safety signs and beach safety flags provides guidance on safety signs that provide information about aquatic hazards and the action necessary to avoid those hazards, including signage for tsunami hazard areas.The shape and colour required for safety signs, together with the corresponding graphical symbols, are prescribed by ISO 3864-1 and ISO 3864-3, respectively, on design standards for safety signs and graphical symbols. ISO 20712-1:2008 was developed by ISO technical committee 145, Graphical symbols, subcommittee 2, Safety identification, signs, shapes, symbols and colour. To purchase ISO 20712-1:2008 and ISO 20712-2:2008, click here.

Other examples of tsunami signs can be found in the 2007 New Zealand National Tsunami Signage Recommendations for Civil Defense and Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups report by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science Report 2007/40).

In New Zealand in 2008, the Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management issued its National Tsunami Signage Technical Standard for the CDEM Sector (CDEM TS 01/08).  Signage is assisting in the execution of evacuation plans and is working alongside public education and response planning to strengthen tsunami risk management.   By designating a national standard for signage consistency and placement across New Zealand, it hopes to maximize recognition and understanding by both national travelers and international tourists.

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Tsunami Hazard Zone Sign Tsunami Evacuation Area Sign  Tsunami Evacuation Building 
Tsunami Hazard Zone Sign Tsunami Evacuation
Area Sign
Tsunami Evacuation
Building Sign



  NZ Tsunami Signage: 2007 GNS Science Report and Recommendations

  NZ Tsunami Signage: Technical Standard

 

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