Sri Vijaya Puram, November 11: An Outreach Tsunami Awareness Programme was conducted yesterday at the Kakana Village Community Hall, Car Nicobar. The programme was organised by the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), under the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District, with the objective of strengthening tsunami awareness and enhancing disaster preparedness among the local communities.
The programme aimed to enhance community awareness and preparedness against tsunami-related emergencies. During the programme, participants were sensitised about tsunami hazards, their causes and potential impacts, natural warning signs, early warning systems, tsunami alerts and emergency communication mechanisms.
Emphasis was laid on familiarising the community with designated evacuation routes, safe locations, emergency response procedures, family preparedness and the importance of maintaining emergency kits. Interactive sessions were also conducted to address participants’ queries and encourage active community participation.
The Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration, in coordination with INCOIS, Hyderabad, and the District Administrations of South Andaman, N&M Andaman and Nicobar, is undertaking these activities to strengthen disaster risk reduction at the grassroots level and ensure that coastal communities are better informed, prepared and capable of responding promptly to tsunami threats.
