The journey towards safer and more resilient coastal communities 
continued as the village of Tanumalala 
successfully participated in the Tsunami Ready Initiative, through the Disaster Management Office and the Meteorological Service, Divisions under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). 
continued as the village of Tanumalala successfully participated in the Tsunami Ready Initiative, through the Disaster Management Office and the Meteorological Service, Divisions under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). Bringing preparedness to the forefront 
, the programme encouraged active participation from village leaders 
and families 
through awareness sessions 
, discussions on tsunami hazards , and the review of community evacuation arrangements 
. These activities helped strengthen the community’s understanding of how to recognise tsunami threats, respond appropriately to official warnings 
, and move safely to designated evacuation areas 
.
, the programme encouraged active participation from village leaders and families through awareness sessions , discussions on tsunami hazards , and the review of community evacuation arrangements . These activities helped strengthen the community’s understanding of how to recognise tsunami threats, respond appropriately to official warnings , and move safely to designated evacuation areas .The Tsunami Ready Initiative 
is designed to help communities build practical disaster preparedness measures that can save lives. By strengthening local knowledge 
, encouraging community ownership , and improving readiness for future tsunami events, the programme continues to support Samoa’s vision of resilient and well-prepared villages. 
is designed to help communities build practical disaster preparedness measures that can save lives. By strengthening local knowledge , encouraging community ownership , and improving readiness for future tsunami events, the programme continues to support Samoa’s vision of resilient and well-prepared villages. The Ministry extends its heartfelt appreciation 
to the people of Tanumalala for their positive engagement and commitment throughout the programme. The Ministry also acknowledges the continued support of village leadership , partner agencies 
, and our valued development partners, UNESCO 
and USAID 
, whose collaboration continues to strengthen tsunami preparedness and community resilience across Samoa. 
to the people of Tanumalala for their positive engagement and commitment throughout the programme. The Ministry also acknowledges the continued support of village leadership , partner agencies , and our valued development partners, UNESCO and USAID , whose collaboration continues to strengthen tsunami preparedness and community resilience across Samoa.