The reaction to the Tongan volcanic eruption

Everyday items could ensure survival in a disaster

Many Pacific communities live with the ever-present but rare prospect of volcanic eruption. At their worst, they can be the most catastrophic of all disasters. But even after an eruption, there are things you can do to improve your chances of survival.

Tsunami are rare but can be extremely damaging and many Pacific communities live in constant fear of the rogue waves. But even after a tsunami has hit, there are things you can do to improve your chances of survival.

Severe electrical storms can often come out of the blue, be frightening, and they present a range of potentially deadly dangers. It is important to know what to do after one has struck.

Landslips and mudslides can cause major danger and disruption even after heavy rain has passed but there are things you can do to minimise the impact.

While Pacific Prepared focuses on being ready for a major weather event, many lives are lost even after the winds and rain have passed so there are also important actions you can take to stay safe after a tropical cyclone has hit.

Using the power of nature to reduce the power of natural disasters, households in Tuvalu becoming water wise, what to do after a bushfire, and Palau’s ambition multi-disaster warning system plan.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has released emergency relief funds of around $33,000 USD - the first ever Disaster Relief Emergency Funds released at the early onset of a drought in the Pacific.

Disaster preparation experts are reminding families and communities that getting ready to take on extreme weather is a serious matter, but the actual process can be fun, uplifting and empowering.