DMO Samoa

Official twitter account of the Disaster Management Office of Samoa

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Valid Warnings
🔴Heavy Rain Warning
🔴Flood Warning
🔴Marine Warning
🟠Wind Advisory
https://t.co/LgP4i8N1ai

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Continued wet weather conditions expected for all of Samoa for today. We urge the public to remain vigilant, assess your surroundings and take necessary precautions for impacts resulting from heavy rainfall and strong winds.
https://t.co/LgP4i8N1ai

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Updated from the Land Transport Authority monitoring team.
1) Fagalii Ford - only high vehicles can cross
2) Fugalei - Flood levels impacting access to the area

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

2/2 overflow waterways & possible landslides. Possible flooding in vulnerable areas and rivers. Expect gusty wind at times

#PlanPrepareProtect #KeepYourAigaSafe

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Thursday 19 December, 5pm weather update from the @SamoaMetService
VALID: HEAVY RAIN WARNING | FLOOD ADVISORY
📷Potential Impacts:
1/2 Heavy downpours with poor visibility, foggy & slippery roads over mountain passes & ranges, pooling near roadsides,

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

The Tsunami WATCH previously for in place for all of Samoa is now cancelled.

We advise the public to remain calm and proceed with caution as you return to your homes.

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

A tsunami WATCH is in effect for all Samoan low-lying areas.
All people on low lying coastal areas are advised to stay away from beach areas and for the public to refrain from visiting coastal areas until a cancellation has been issued.

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Did you know that tsunamis can be caused by other primary hazards?

Earthquakes🏚️
Volcanic eruptions🌋
Submarine landslides🌊
Coastal rock falls🪨
Large meteorites☄️
They can all cause a #Tsunami! Knowing Tsunami hazards can save your life!
#TsunamiAwarenessDay
#GetToHighGround

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

From the @SamoaMetService

[UNDRR @UNDRR]

What is the link between #ClimateChange and #Tsunamis 🌊?
Tsunami’s will become even more destructive as sea levels rise due to the #ClimateEmergency.

#Tsunami #EarlyWarning⚠️ Systems are crucial to provide timely alerts to coastal communities.

#GetToHighGround | #TsunamiDay

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

This week, we will share with you updates from these activities as well as key points to help you understand better the risks associated with tsunami impacts.
#PlanPrepareProtect

@samoagovt @SamoaMetService

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated on the 05 November of every year. A campaign has been launched by the @UNDRR to utilize the hashtags #GetToHighGround and #EarlyWarningForAll to create awareness on response actions to tsunamis.

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Samoa will participate in the World Tsunami Awareness Day with the implementation of its activities under the PACWAVE22 framework. A program set to test the operational capacity of early warning systems for seismic events.

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Today marks the beginning of the wet season 2022/2023 for Samoa.

We continue to urge the public to stay up to date with the latest weather information from your official sources.

#PlanPrepareProtect
#SauniTapenaPuiPui
@SamoaMetService @samoagovt

[Australia Assists @AustAssists]

Proud Pacific Islander, Simione, is a Fijian national deployed through @AustAssists to @DMO_Samoa. This Disaster Risk Management Specialist is using his expertise in the region to support the NDMO and National Emergency Operations Centre to build Samoa's resilience to disasters.

[Government of Samoa @samoagovt]

PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION NUMBER THIRTEEN (C13) FOR SAMOA.

[Government of Samoa @samoagovt]

PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION NUMBER TWELVE (C12) FOR SAMOA

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

Severe weather information from Samoa Meteorology office at 5:30pm Feb 18 2022.

VALID
🔴Heavy Rain Warning
🔴Food Warning
Click on the link below for more information
https://t.co/HV1iwOkQEu

#PlanPrepareProtect

[Government of Samoa @samoagovt]

PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION NUMBER FOUR (A04) FOR SAMOA

[DMO Samoa @DMO_Samoa]

E toe fa'amanatu atu i le mamalu o si o tatou atunuu, nisi o vaega e ao ona nofouta ma tapenapena ai ina ne’i alia'e mai ni lologa ao iai i vaitau o afa,aemaise foi pei ona iai nei LAPATAIGA O LOLOGA ma TIMUGA MAMAFA mai le tatou ofisa va'aitau i Mulinuu
#Sauni #Tapena #Puipui