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Tsunami Plan -Overview

TSU. (Bay). (Wave). NAMI. Tsunami Plan -Overview. Vanuatu – Location.. in a tectonically active area. Japan. Vanuatu. ….in detail. IOC PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM. JMA: NWPTAC & Indian Ocean (Interim). U.S./Canada Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. HAWAII:

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Tsunami Plan -Overview

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  1. TSU (Bay) (Wave) NAMI Tsunami Plan -Overview

  2. Vanuatu – Location..ina tectonically active area Japan Vanuatu

  3. ….in detail

  4. IOC PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM JMA: NWPTAC & Indian Ocean (Interim) U.S./Canada Atlantic and Gulf Coasts HAWAII: Local, Regional, & Distant Tsunamis Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands & Caribbean (Interim) S. China Sea (Interim) PACIFIC BASIN: Regional and Distant Tsunamis Indian Ocean (Interim)

  5. EARLY WARNING SYSTEM – Main Components TC EARLY WARNING SYSTEM Detection & Analysis of Tropical Cyclone (TC) & threat. Preparation of Special Wx Bulletin (SWB) (ALERT and WARNING) Dissemination of SWB Response & Preparedness TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING SYSTEM Detection & Analysis of Tsunami source & threat (Earthquake, Volcano, etc) Preparation of Tsunami Bulletin (WATCH and WARNING) Dissemination of TB Response & Preparedness

  6. (TABLE) PTWC Tsunami Advisory System

  7. TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING SYSTEM • Detection of Earthquake and Tsunami • performed by PTWC in Hawaii as regional service. • performed by VMGD for local Earthquakes & Tsunami • Preparation of Tsunami Watch/Warning • Regional Warning by PTWC • National/local Warning by VMGD/NDMO • Dissemination of Tsunami Watch/Warning • Regional Warning • PTWC • VMGD PUBLIC • NDMO • National Warning • VMGD • PUBLIC • NDMO • Public Response & Preparedness MEDIA

  8. TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING SYSTEMResponsibilities PTWC Detection of Earthquake & Tsunami  Issue of Regional WATCH & WARNING MET Receipt of PTWC Watch/Warning/Info Bulletins Issue National WARNINGs & ADVISORIES WARNING Cancellation GEOHAZARDS Detection/Monitoring of Local Earthquake & Tsunami Tsunami Threat Assessment and Advice NDMO Public Awareness & Education Tsunami Monitoring & Reporting Public Response, Advisories & Evacuation Damage Assessment, Post Evaluation, etc POLICE Relay Warnings Facilitate Response and Evacuation Security Media (Radio, TV, etc) Broadcast of TSUNAMI WATCH/WARNING to Public Public Feedback

  9. TSUNAMI (RESPONSE) PLAN • INTRODUCTION • Plan purpose, context, provisions for review • TSUNAMI BACKGROUND or RISK PROFILE • Tsunami Characteristics • Tsunami Occurrence/threat • Definitions • TSUNAMI WARNINGs • Authority to Issue Warnings • Earthquake/Tsunami Observation/Detection • Warning Bulletins • Warning Cancellation

  10. TSUNAMI (RESPONSE) PLAN (cont) • WARNING DISSEMINATION • Communication Methods and Priorities • Use and Activation of Tsunami Sirens • SMS messages • TSUNAMI RESPONSE ARRANGEMENTS • Responsibilities of Agencies • Evacuation - maps & routes • Sheltering – evacuation zones & shelters • DECLARATION OF DISASTER • Responsibility for Declaration • Emergency Relief and Assistance • TSUNAMI DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS

  11. TSUNAMI (RESPONSE) PLAN (cont) • TSUNAMI RECOVERY • TSUNAMI TRAINING & AWARENES • APPENDICES & ATTACHMENTS • Abbreviations • Tsunami Safety Rules & Procedures • Warning bulletins – formats/examples • SMS text formats • Evacuation Plans • OTHERS • Customs Clearance • Management of Dead bodies • NGO roles

  12. END OF PRESENTATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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