In the event of a tsunami, the tsunami safe location for Mount Maunganui is at Blake Park, between Maunganui Road and Totara Street.
An earthquake is the first warning that a tsunami might be on the way. Do not wait for official warnings to evacuate. If an earthquake is long or strong, get gone.
For more information on tsunami evacuation zones, visit tauranga.govt.nz/tsunami and bopcivildefence.govt.nz.