Car Nicobar, Nov. 4: The Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration, in coordination with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, and the District Administrations of South Andaman, North and Middle Andaman, and Nicobar is conducting a series of outreach programmes across the identified coastal villages.
As part of this initiative, the District Administration, Nicobar organised an outreach tsunami awareness programme at Mus Community Hall, Car Nicobar, today, with the aim of creating awareness about tsunami hazards and strengthening disaster preparedness among the local community.
The programme was conducted as part of the ongoing Tsunami Ready Programme, being implemented in 30 identified coastal villages of the A&N Islands. During the programme, community members were educated about the causes and potential impacts of tsunamis, natural warning signs, early warning systems, tsunami alerts and emergency communication procedures. Emphasis was also laid on the importance of identifying safe locations, understanding designated evacuation routes and following appropriate safety protocols during tsunami emergencies.