Earthquake in Japan: instructions given by local authorities to be followed in the coastal areas of the Pacific

Press release 88/2010
11 March 2011

Due to the massive earthquake in Japan, the other coastal states of the Pacific Ocean are watching closely the tsunami situation.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has been in contact with its own missions in the region and the Association of Finnish Travel Agents. The general guideline is that especially those living or spending a holiday in coastal regions need to follow the instructions given by local authorities and the local media.

Additional information: Jari Sinkari, Director of the Unit for Communications, tel. +358 40 520 3925, Teemu Turunen, Counsellor, +358 40 743 2536