European Union, OACPS, and SPC strengthen commitment to disaster resilience in Pacific islands
Pacific disaster and emergency managers rally commitment towards resilience building
Managers and stakeholders from the disaster and emergency management sectors in 15 Pacific Island countries convened in Nadi, Fiji, to review progress, obstacles, and prospects in regional cooperation to enhance disaster preparedness and response.
Fiji and SPC collaborate to boost disaster preparedness and climate resilience
No cyclone will chase us away: PW Podcast S02-10
Niue suffered significant damage during cyclone Heta in January 2004, sustaining winds greater than 240km/h, classifying it as a category 4-5 cyclone. The Niue Hospital and dwellings near the shore were damaged as huge waves crossed the cliff line and…
Keeping watch on the ring of fire: PW Podcast S02-09
Papua New Guinea sits on the 'ring of fire' and has a history of volcanic activity. A volcanic eruption can be devastating to local communities, so the government is working with SPC's Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP) to increase the…
Escape to Santo: PW Podcast S02-08
The eruption of the Manaro volcano in Vanuatu caught many off guard and forced thousands residents of villages in the area to evacuate. Vanuatu is now working to ensure they are better prepared for these types of evacuations in the future, in part…
Preparing youth for disaster in Samoa: PW Podcast S02-07
While strong public awareness efforts about disaster preparation are underway across the Pacific, how can officials be certain they are reaching the regions most vulnerable populations? Would a 5 year old child know what to do during a disaster? How can…
National Emergency Operations Centre opens in Niue
The newly built National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) in Niue was opened yesterday by the Niue Premier, Hon. Sir Toke Talagi, and the Pacific Community (SPC) representative, Mr. Taito Nakalevu. This building will house the Police and National…
Snakes and Ladders in Samoa
Samoa’s Innovative Idea to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness in Pre-schools
by Sonal Aujla
Search and Rescue (SAR) Facility Opens in Samoa
Hon Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of Samoa
The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi officially opened a state-of-the-art Search and Rescue Facility on Friday, last week. The first of its kind in…