The Government of Samoa through the Ministry of Education, Sports
and Culture in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Office facilitated a full
operational Tsunami drill at 1pm today.
The following nine (9) primary from the Aana District were the key participants of the exercise.
1. Faleasiu Primary School
2. Moamoa ma Tauo’o Primary School (Faleasi’u)
3. Fasitoo-uta Primary School
4. Nofoalii Primary School
5. Leulumoega Primary School
6. Fasitoo-tai Primary School
7. Vailuutai Primary School
8. Satapuala Primary School
9. Faleatiu Primary School
The purpose of the drill was to test and evaluate the operational and decision making readiness of
principals, staff, and students in the event of a tsunami affecting the Samoa Islands.
The exercise allowed the schools to simulate the evacuation of the students in a safe manner to safe
locations as well as to test the drafted School's Disaster Management Plan.
Furthermore, the exercise allowed the teachers and principals to test their roles and responsibilities
as well as improve the readiness of the schools and awareness of the principals and teachers in
responding to a tsunami disaster in accordance with their plans.
This exercise is part of Government’s continuing commitment to fortify the country’s preparedness,
and to improve national emergency response to tsunamis.

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