Tyrolean Family Evacuated from Beach After Earthquake in Japan
Johannes Schwamberger from Tyrol, who has been vacationing there with his wife and children for four days, received a tsunami warning on his mobile phone. 20 minutes later, the beach was evacuated, he reported in a phone call with the APA.
Tyrolean family received warnings via mobile phone and loudspeakers after earthquake
It would have been the "first sunny day," said Schwamberger, which is why the family decided on a day at the beach. Just as they arrived, the 50-year-old received a warning on his phone. Although the message was in Japanese, it was quickly deciphered using a translation aid. The region was warned of a tsunami, and they were advised to seek safety in higher areas, it said.
The locals on the beach remained quite relaxed, said Schwamberger. Hardly anyone had actually fled. "At first, you do worry, but you quickly get the feeling that things are handled very professionally here," said the Tyrolean. Just four days ago, there was a typhoon warning on the island, and it was handled similarly competently. The locals reported that the warning on the phone is the first stage. It only becomes serious when announcements are made over loudspeakers, which are mounted everywhere there.
That was the case 20 minutes later. Announcements in Japanese, English, and due to the many tourists from China, also in Chinese echoed over the beach. At the same time, the staff there went through and asked the guests to pack up. Shortly after, the evacuation by the police followed, and the beach was closed, reported Schwamberger.
Island in Japan with Tyrolean family spared after earthquake
The Austrian family went to the hotel, which is located six to seven meters above sea level. "You had the feeling the whole time of being extremely well and precisely informed," said the Tyrolean. There was no risk of overlooking anything. At the hotel, the family observed the situation. The island was ultimately spared. And how did the children react to the natural event? "They were disappointed that they didn't see a tsunami," said the Austrian laughing. But one should not take the power of nature lightly. "The locals here are seasoned, they took it very seriously," said Schwamberger.
(APA/Red)
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