Sri Vijaya Puram, November 10: The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has conducted tsunami awareness programmes in three villages of Car Nicobar to familiarise residents with natural warning signs, official alerts and emergency communication systems, as part of efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness at the community level.
The outreach initiative covered Teetop and Sawai villages through a programme at Teetop Village Community Hall on November 5, followed by another session at Arong Village Community Hall. The activities aim to improve local understanding of tsunami hazards and the response measures required when warnings indicate a potential threat.
The Directorate of Disaster Management organised the initiative 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.
The District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), functioning under the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District, organised the village-level sessions to familiarise communities with tsunami risks and the importance of timely action during emergencies.
The sessions covered the causes of tsunamis, their possible consequences and the natural signs that may indicate an approaching tsunami. Participants also received information about early warning systems and the role they play in communicating potential threats to coastal communities.
Particular attention was given to understanding tsunami alerts and emergency communication mechanisms. Residents were sensitised to the need to recognise official warnings and respond without delay, highlighting the importance of timely communication and community awareness in disaster situations.
The programmes form part of the Administration’s efforts to extend disaster risk reduction activities beyond institutional preparedness and strengthen awareness among residents at the grassroots level.
By taking the awareness sessions directly to village community halls, the initiative has focused on familiarising local populations with the information needed to recognise tsunami threats and understand the importance of responding promptly to official alerts.
The outreach activities in Teetop, Sawai and Arong bring tsunami preparedness into community-level engagement in Nicobar district, with the emphasis on hazard awareness, early warning systems and emergency response.
