Port Blair, Feb15: The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are prone to Geological and Hydro-meteorological disasters and located in one of the most seismically active parts of the world and several great earthquakes have occurred in the past. The devastating earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2004 caused horizontal and vertical movement of land mass in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and generated “Tsunami killer waves” in which many lives were lost besides loss of properties.
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Disaster Management), on behalf of A&N Administration urged the General Public of A&N Islands to please adhere to the do’s & don’ts of Tsunami. The Directorate of Disaster Management to create awareness to the general public issued from time to time Do’s & Don’ts of various disasters to save themselves during any eventuality.
To mitigate the tsunami threat and strengthen preparedness level of the community, prepare emergency kits (copies of documents, torch, radio, medicines, dry foods, water, etc.), identify danger zone, safe evacuation routes, safe shelter, listen to radio, TV & other media for alert, warnings & advice, if you are in coastal/tsunami vulnerable area, move higher ground in case of tsunami alert/warning issued and return after only when Govt. officials inform you it is safe.
