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

Vanuatu – Location.. in a tectonically active area Vanuatu Japan

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

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 EARLY WARNING SYSTEM – Main Components

PTWC Tsunami Advisory System Earthquake Moment Magnitude Earthquake Depth Epicenter on Land or at Sea Product Type ~5.7 and greater--Observatory Message 6.5 to 7.5--Tsunami Information Bulletin 7.6 and greater≥ 100 km-Tsunami Information Bulletin 7.6 and greater-InlandTsunami Information Bulletin 7.6 to 7.8< 100 km Near Shore or Offshore Regional Fixed Tsunami Warning 7.9 and greater km< 100 Near Shore or Offshore Regional Expanding Warning and Watch Confirmed tsunami with widespread destructive potential Pacific-Wide Warning (TABLE)

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 TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING SYSTEM MEDIA

TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING SYSTEM Responsibilities PTWC Detection of Earthquake & Tsunami  Issue of Regional WATCH & WARNING 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 Media (Radio, TV, etc) Broadcast of TSUNAMI WATCH/WARNING to Public Public Feedback MET Receipt of PTWC Watch/Warning/Info Bulletins Issue National WARNINGs & ADVISORIES WARNING Cancellation POLICE Relay Warnings Facilitate Response and Evacuation Security

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

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

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

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