UNESCO Member States in the Pacific will stage tsunami drill

More than 20 countries* around the Pacific Rim will participate in a pre-arranged tsunami scenario from 28 to 30 October.

Testing the UNESCO-initiated Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (PTWS), the drill aims to evaluate the system, increase preparedness and improve coordination throughout the region. More

 

Related links:
::  Tsunami Information of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
::  UNESCO Natural Disaster Reduction Programme More

• Author(s):Press Release N°2008-107
• Source:UNESCOPRESS
• 23-10-2008